BMW Active Hybrid 3 recalls and safety
2 recalls · crash ratings 2013-2015 · 9 owner complaints
2
recalls
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recalls
The BMW Active Hybrid 3 has 2 recalls covering 25,781 vehicles as reported; model year 2015 is covered by the most (2). The 2015 BMW Active Hybrid 3 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2015: 2
Units affected
26K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2015
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
3 rated versions, model years 2013 to 2015
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW Active Hybrid 3, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags4
- Unknown or other3
- Electrical system2
- Engine2
- Seat belts2
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Power train1
- Complaints
- 9
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW Active Hybrid 3 by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 7,727 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 18K units
BMW Active Hybrid 3 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2015 | BMW 320I, 320XI, 328D, 328I and 5 more (2012-2015): Exterior lightingNo. 15V520000 | Crash risk | 7,727 |
| Mar 31, 2015 | BMW 228I, 320I, 320XI, 328I and 9 more (2014-2015): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 15V189000 | Crash risk | 18,054 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2015 BMW Active Hybrid 3 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2015 BMW Active Hybrid 3. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW Active Hybrid 3 have?
2 recalls cover the BMW Active Hybrid 3, for 25,781 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2015 BMW Active Hybrid 3?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the BMW Active Hybrid 3?
Air bags: named in 4 of the 9 safety complaints about the BMW Active Hybrid 3, then unknown or other (3). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.