BMW Active Hybrid 5 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 2 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

BMW Active Hybrid 5 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2014 Active Hybrid 5110000
2013 Active Hybrid 5110000

Most reported BMW Active Hybrid 5 problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Engine1
Power Train1
Unknown or Other1

All BMW Active Hybrid 5 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-527Jul 11, 20242014Air BagsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series…
15V-188Mar 31, 20152013Exterior LightingBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the BMW Active Hybrid 5?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 BMW Active Hybrid 5 has the most reports (1). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the BMW Active Hybrid 5 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering BMW Active Hybrid 5 model years 2013–2014.

What are the most common BMW Active Hybrid 5 problems?

Owners report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems most often.