2019 BMW X3 vs 2019 Ford Explorer
Two suvs from the same model year, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2019 Explorer has fewer recorded recall campaigns (6 vs 10), and 2019 X3 has fewer recorded owner complaints (164 vs 286). 2019 Explorer carries more NHTSA investigations (1 vs 0). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2019 BMW X3 | 2019 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 164 | 286 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 1 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.