BMW Active Hybrid 3 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the BMW Active Hybrid 3 (2013–2013) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Active Hybrid 3 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 | 21,000 | 1 | 489 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Air bags4 27%
- Seat belts2 13%
- Other or unknown2 13%
- Engine2 13%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Brakes1 6.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2013: “Drove a short distance with a women's purse in the front passenger seat. Since that time, I get two fault messages every time I start the car, regarding an error in the passenger air bag or seat belt restraint system. Message states to ensure passenger wears seat belt as they air bag may not operate.”
NHTSA complaint #10970751, filed 2017-04, 60,000 milesOther BMW models
3,165 complaintsBMW 328I
2,576 complaintsBMW X3
2,016 complaintsBMW 325I
1,377 complaintsBMW Z4
1,271 complaintsBMW 3 Series
832 complaintsBMW 528I
830 complaintsBMW 330I
813 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology