2011 BMW ACTIVEE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 BMW ACTIVEE
The 2011 BMW ACTIVEE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Recalls for the 2011 BMW ACTIVEE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 BMW ACTIVEE, potentially affecting up to 522 vehicles.
Recall 13V017000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 360 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 1-Series ActiveE passenger vehicles manufactured August 17, 2011, through December 19, 2011. Due to an insufficient sealing of the drivetrain housing assembly there may be a lack of grease lubrication on the gear shaft that transfers power from the electric motor to the transmission.
Consequence: Over time, the connection between the electric motor and the transmission may wear, possibly resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle propulsion. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners by telephone, and dealers will inspect the drivetrain connection and update the sealing system. Any worn electric motor gearing will be replaced. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or...
View full details →Recall 12V302000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 162 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 1-SERIES ACTIVE E AND MODEL YEAR 2012 Z4 VEHICLES. VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, LEADING TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.
Consequence: SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY INCREASE THE STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF A VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING ASSISTANCE MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 BMW ACTIVEE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW ACTIVEE.
Safety Rating for the 2011 BMW ACTIVEE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 BMW ACTIVEE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 BMW ACTIVEE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 BMW ACTIVEE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW ACTIVEE
- 2011 BMW ACTIVEE (current)