2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10230717Dec 1, 2022For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the…
- 10212788Apr 1, 2022The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- 10212780Apr 1, 2022Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service…
- 10214256Feb 1, 2022The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- 10172491Feb 1, 2020Fuel Tank Non-Return Valve Faults with SES Light: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B16 07 15 dated December 2016. Check Engine Light (MIL) is…
- 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…
- 10161557May 1, 2019NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE AND WITH LOW FUEL LEVEL. While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the…
- 10153744Jan 1, 2019ENGINE STALLS AFTER STARTING OR WILL NOT START. The engine stalls right after starting (when stationary).
- 10146632Apr 1, 2017?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector…
- 10150966Jan 1, 2017?SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE LOW-PRESSURE ELECTRIC IN-TANK FUEL Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery or…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
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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