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BMW Active Hybrid 3Model year report

2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid RWD · 25 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 489 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 163 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “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 miles

Electrical system: “I purchased 2013 vehicle 3 months ago. I have taken vehicle in for repairs w same error 4xs - error drivetrain - vehicle can not be restarted I have been on freeway and on street when error has occurred. Wjen this error occurs vehicles electrical components no longer work. Vehicle can still be driven but with caution. I am very concerned and cannot take long trips away from Bmw service locations since this error appears without warning. Bmw dealer kept vehicle for more than 7 days last repairs, however I still have error appearing and vehicle is still not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10888858, filed 2016-07, 24,000 miles

Engine: “Hit a pot hole for the second time blow out a rim but now the indicators say drive train malfunctions and wont start who knows where the oil goes keeps running low even though no leaks haven't seen my car in months put something on the seat it says to lock seat belt these cars are lemons what's with all the sensors before sensors cars didn't break down and if they did you could fix it yourself”

NHTSA complaint #11132416, filed 2018-10, 63,567 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 60,000 miles.

0%0–1067%10–250%25–5033%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 21,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201320143201620172018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Active Hybrid 3 · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2013 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
ActiveHybrid 3 RWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid8-speed automatic253228$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 489 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 489 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW Active Hybrid 3

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2013821,0001528—Not enough data

All BMW Active Hybrid 3 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 (ActiveHybrid 3, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 28 mpg combined, 25 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 60,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.