2018 BMW 540I vs 2018 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 | 2018 BMW 540I | 2018 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 432 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 286 | 160 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 20–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 91,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 540I | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 198 |
| Power Train | 2 | 105 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 87 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 5 |
| Steering | 0 | 19 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 128 |
| Overheating | 0 | 103 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 68 |
| Stalling | 0 | 34 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 32 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 10 |
2018 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.