2017 BMW 540I vs 2017 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 BMW 540I | 2017 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 1,101 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 443 | 254 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 20–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 72,445 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 540I | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 389 |
| Power Train | 1 | 305 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 134 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 124 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 50 |
| Steering | 1 | 51 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 49 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 256 |
| Overheating | 0 | 154 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 119 |
| Stalling | 0 | 91 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 71 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 32 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 30 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 22 |
2017 BMW 540I
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.