2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
The 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3, potentially affecting up to 7,727 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3.
Safety Rating for the 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B640613 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes.
B121318 — ENGINE
DME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision #2) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated May 2018. Correction software level updated Procedure text changes made due to an ISTA/D test plan name change Adjusted text in the Warranty section for use with AIR...
B511119 — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION: SECURE UNDERBODY PANELING. Over time the mounting clips may fail allowing the center underbody panel to become loose. The mounting clips were not sufficiently hardened during production.
B511817 — EQUIPMENT
EXTERIOR BMW ROUNDEL EMBLEMS SEPARATE AND FALL OFF. The exterior BMW Roundel Emblem (front and/or rear) separates from the mounting base and falls off. Delamination of the Roundel Emblem.
B310416 — STRUCTURE
Thumping noises from the front section of the vehicle. Thumping noises from the front section of the vehicle may occur when driving over poor road surfaces. Software of the Variable Damper Control (VDC)
B610315 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Various Check Control Messages Caused by Shorted K-CAN This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 03 15 dated April 2016. The customer states that one or more of the following CC messages are displayed: 627 - Steering behavior:Drive moderately 070 - Steering: Drive moderately 765 - Rear-end collision restricted 850...
B320416 — STEERING
"Steering Assistance Failed After an Engine Start. Reduction of steering assistance after starting the engine. The DSC and steering warning lamp are illuminated in the instrument cluster. Check Control messages displayed: ""Driving stabilization. Drive carefully"" ""Increased steering effort required. Drive at moderate speed"". Control unit fault code entries: EPS: None...
B840815 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"During the QC1 the BMW Assist Test Call Fails. After the transport mode is deleted (during the QC1), a BMW Assist (SOS) test call is made by pressing the SOS/ E-Call button. However, the call only connects via voice (no data is transmitted). The operator indicates that a crash call...
B123314 — POWER TRAIN
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 12 33 14 dated December 2015. SUBJECT Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME. The Service Engine Soon light is on. Fault Code 1D2008: Map thermostat: jammed open is stored in the DME. There may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower...
B651915 — EQUIPMENT
XM Satellite Radio Reception. INFORMATION Currently Satellite Radio is provided by SiriusXM for BMW customers. SiriusXM is the only company currently broadcasting Satellite Radio in North America. Satellite radio is broadcast from two different sets of Satellites using different earth orbits. XM uses geosynchronous (GEO) satellites located roughly above the...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 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 — 1 complaint
- 2015 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 3 (current)