2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 50%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3, 50% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The vehicle computer states that something is wrong with the passenger side airbag(s). I have dropped off the car at the dealer and its been a week now and there is no solution yet. I read a similar issue from another 2013 activehybrid 3 owner on this site. Dealer told me that it's a rare case and they are calling engineers to check it out. Still waiting...”
NHTSA complaint #10568756, filed 2014-03, 18,000 miles“Without warning while driving, I was bombarded with driver's airbag and seat belt faults, informing me of malfunction in seat belt, air bags, or belt tensioner. Continue wearing seatbelt, consult nearest service center . Vehicle was diagnosed with faults for driver's seat belt tensioner - line connected incorrectly and battery safety terminal 2 - line connected incorrectly . Bmw corporate instructed running new replacement wiring from the battery, and I was told by customer relations that Bmw stands behind this product and they offered a small amount of money to buy my satisfaction. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561357, filed 2014-01, 16,000 miles“Waste gate rattle or turbo rattle, the vehicle rattles during cold start, rattle upon deceleration,loss of power, check engine illumination, manufacture specific obd troupe code p30ff, engine light turns on and off and off after refilling gas.the turbo charger must be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11154633, filed 2018-11Related service bulletins
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10171414Jan 1, 2020SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in…
- 10146769Sep 1, 2017"AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT: ACSM FC 930A60 OR 930A1C SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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