BMW 230I vs Ford F53
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | BMW 230I | Ford F53 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 36 | 89 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 1990–2021 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Suspension |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.1% | 4.5% |
BMW 230I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
8
22.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
7
19.4%
Electrical System
4
11.1%
Tires
4
11.1%
Other & Unspecified
3
8.3%
Airbags
2
5.6%
Wheels
2
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1
2.8%
Ford F53 by year
What breaks
Suspension
21
23.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
12.4%
Brakes
11
12.4%
Engine & Cooling
10
11.2%
Steering
7
7.9%
Electrical System
5
5.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
5.6%
Wheels
4
4.5%