2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
The 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3, potentially affecting up to 25,781 vehicles.
Recall 15V520000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 7,727 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured...
Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
View full details →Recall 15V189000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 18,054 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles....
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY BMW 2014 ACTIVEHYBRID3 BURST INTO FLAME WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN A STARBUCKS PARKING LOT ON JANUARY 12 2019 . THE CAT WAS TURNED OFF AND I AND MY FRIENDS WERE INSIDE STARBUCKS HAVING COFFEE. SOMEONE IN THE STORE WAS POINTING AT SOMETHING IN THE PARKING LOT WE STOOD UP TO LOOK AND DISCOVERED IT WAS MY CAR ON FIRE. 911 WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED .
Safety Rating for the 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B640613 — EQUIPMENT
?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
B160715 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel Tank Non-Return Valve Faults with SES Light: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B16 07 15 dated December 2016. Check Engine Light (MIL) is illuminated and the following faults are stored in the digital motor electronics (DME): Fault code Control module Fault code text 191A94 DME Fuel...
B840219 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PHONE CALL AUDIO AUTONOMOUSLY SWITCH FROM VEHICLE TO PHONE. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
B512518 — STRUCTURE
RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the A-Pillar may have loosened over time.
B160715 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel Tank Non-Return Valve Faults with SES Light. Check Engine Light is illuminated and the following faults are stored in the DME: 0x191A94 - Fuel tank non-return valve: clamped shut 0x191A93 - Fuel tank non-return valve: clamped open CAUSE Software and hardware errors.
B630816 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TURN SIGNAL - INTERMITTENTLY FLASHES AT FASTER RATE. Turn signal, intermittently, flashes at faster rate or not at all. Software error in FEM (Front Electronics Module)
B330216 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Howling Noise from the Rear Differential. When coasting from 85 - 70 mph, there is a howling noise from the rear differential. CAUSE Resonance behavior during the running-in phase of the PHEV rear differential
B161514 — EQUIPMENT
SI B16 15 14 January 2016 Fuel Supply Systems Technical Service.This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B16 15 14 dated December 2014, designates changes to this revision. SUBJECT NVLD Tank Leakage FC 190302 Fuel Tank Ventilation and Purge Air System Micro Leak . The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and...
B840315 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"HU-B: Bluetooth Connection Fails Sporadically. The Bluetooth system works intermittently. One or more of the following scenarios may occur: Bluetooth pairing is not possible - display shows ""Please wait"" Unable to select the check box to activate Bluetooth Device does not reconnect to the vehicle after a key cycle Audio...
B270215 — POWER TRAIN
Rattling Noise from Transmission Tunnel. A rattling or knocking noise is heard in the area of the gear selector switch (GWS) during engine load reversal. CAUSE The vent tube for the transfer case is making contact with the transmission tunnel.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
- 2012 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 — 0 complaints
- 2013 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 — 15 complaints
- 2014 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 (current)
- 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 — 0 complaints