2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,567miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,567 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.
“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“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
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- 10165279Aug 1, 2019DME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #2) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated May 2018. Correction software level updated…
- 10162399Jul 10, 2019N20 Engine: Ticking Noise from High-pressure Fuel Pump. The customer complains of a high-frequency ticking noise from the engine compartment. The noise can be heard inside and…
- 10163029Jun 1, 2019N55 ENGINE: FC 28A0 OR 101F01 THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME shortly after…
- 10163027Jun 1, 2019ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 01 19 dated February 2019.
- 10160348Apr 1, 2019VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
- 10153691Dec 1, 2018FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor…
- 10154817Feb 1, 2018ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE. One of the following complaints may be reported The engine runs erratically; The engine causes vibrations when running; Grinding noise from the engine…
- 10146535Feb 1, 2017"? NO REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B18 03 10 dated November 2010. . The Service Engine Soon lamp is…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3
4 complaintsElectrical system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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