2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,784miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,784 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 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10200249Jun 1, 2021The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting…
- 10150956Jan 1, 2017?June 2016 Maintenance and General Hints: technical Service Plugin Hybrids, (PHEV) MPGe Fuel Economy Rating.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
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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