The Lemon IndexVerdict
Safest bet on our data: the BMW B58. Its YouTube owner tone is the best of the 4 rated here (59/100, #9 of 165 engines with a YouTube study), and it has 2 engine recalls on record.
| FA24F 2.4 turbo | EA888 2.0 TSI | 5.0 Coyote | B58 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 2.4-liter flat-4, turbo, direct injection | 2.0-liter inline-4, turbo | 5.0 L V8, DOHC, naturally aspirated | 3.0 L inline-6, single twin-scroll turbo |
| Model years | 2022–2025 | 2015–2025 | 2011–2026 | 2016–2026 |
| Horsepower | 271 hp | 292–328 hp | 412–500 hp | 255–382 hp |
| Used in | WRX | Golf R | Mustang GT, Mustang Bullitt, Mustang Mach 1, Mustang Dark Horse | 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3 +5 more |
| YouTube owner tone 0–100, higher = better | 53 /100 · #52 of 165 | 42 /100 · #127 of 165 | 50 /100 · #73 of 165 | 59 /100 · #9 of 165 |
| Known issues on record from our performance pages | none listed | 6 · Turbo wastegate sticks (class settlement); Fuel hose recall (2018); Coolant leaks at the water pump … | 3 · Ticking noise; Oil consumption (2018–2020); MT-82 manual gearbox (disputed) | 5 · Brake-assist recall (engine software, 2020); Oil filter housing leaks; Coolant loss … |
| Engine recalls on record | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Owner complaints naming those issues raw count, follows sales | 0 | 5 | 82 | 7 |
- EA888 2.0 TSI: Covers the Golf R versions only so far.
YouTube tone and rank: the same numbers each engine page shows, ranked among every engine on the site with a YouTube study. Known issues and recalls: the sourced lists on our performance pages (open an engine for the sources). None of these is an engine failure rate.
Quick answers
Which is more reliable: the FA24F 2.4 turbo, EA888 2.0 TSI, 5.0 Coyote or the B58?
Safest bet on our data: the BMW B58. Its YouTube owner tone is the best of the 4 rated here (59/100, #9 of 165 engines with a YouTube study), and it has 2 engine recalls on record.
How is the pick made?
By YouTube owner tone, the one number every engine page measures the same way (praise vs trouble words in the most-watched videos, 0-100). Owner complaints to NHTSA are filed by car, not engine, and follow how many were sold, so they are shown but not used to pick. Recalls and known issues come from our performance pages, each with its source.