BMW Active Hybrid 5 recalls and safety
2 recalls · crash ratings 2015-2015 · 2 owner complaints
2
recalls
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recalls
The BMW Active Hybrid 5 has 2 recalls covering 14,588 vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (2). The 2015 BMW Active Hybrid 5 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2014: 2
Units affected
15K
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
1 rated versions, model years 2015 to 2015
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW Active Hybrid 5, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system1
- Engine1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Power train1
- Unknown or other1
- Complaints
- 2
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW Active Hybrid 5 by component
- Air bags1 · 1,145 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 13K units
BMW Active Hybrid 5 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2024 | BMW 320I, 328D, 328I, 335I and 12 more (2013-2015): Air bagsNo. 24V527000 | Fire | 1,145 |
| Mar 31, 2015 | BMW 525D Xdrive, 528I, 528XI, 535I and 5 more (2013-2014): Exterior lightingNo. 15V188000 | Crash risk | 13,443 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2015 BMW Active Hybrid 5 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2015 BMW Active Hybrid 5. 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 5 have?
2 recalls cover the BMW Active Hybrid 5, for 14,588 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2015 BMW Active Hybrid 5?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.3% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the BMW Active Hybrid 5?
Electrical system: named in 1 of the 2 safety complaints about the BMW Active Hybrid 5, then engine (1). 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.