2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 3, 13% 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10230722Dec 1, 2022After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
- 10177616Jun 1, 2020EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist…
- 10176357May 1, 2020EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering…
- 10174009Apr 1, 2020TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from…
- 10146711Jun 1, 2017Howling Noise from the Rear Differential. When coasting from 85 - 70 mph, there is a howling noise from the rear differential. CAUSE Resonance behavior during the running-in…
- 10146786Nov 1, 20168HP: TRANSMISSION FLUID LOSS FROM COOLER LINES CONNECTIONS. There is a transmission fluid leak in the area around the oil cooler lines (on the transmission side). CAUSE Damaged…
- 10151357Jun 1, 2016TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING WARNING ON GEN2 HYBRIDS. Transmission warning light is illuminated and vehicle goes into fail-safe mode. The following Check Control messages may be…
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 complaintsFuel system
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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