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BMW Active Hybrid 3 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the BMW Active Hybrid 3 since 2013, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2013 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
2
Worst year
2013
Model years
2013-2014

BMW Active Hybrid 3 years to avoid

No model year of the BMW Active Hybrid 3 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW Active Hybrid 3 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW Active Hybrid 3 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20132014

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW Active Hybrid 3 problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    4
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Brakes
    1

BMW Active Hybrid 3 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2014-120
2013-8Airbags24,00010

Recalls 2

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Questions about the BMW Active Hybrid 3

What years of the BMW Active Hybrid 3 should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW Active Hybrid 3 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW Active Hybrid 3?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW Active Hybrid 3?

Airbags, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by seat belts (2) and engine (2).

How many recalls does the BMW Active Hybrid 3 have?

2 recalls between 2013 and 2014. The 2014 model year has the most, with 2.

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