2013 BMW Active Hybrid 5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Active Hybrid 5 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 5. That is the most of any Active Hybrid 5 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 49,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 49,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 BMW Active Hybrid 5 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine shuts off while in drive mode and in motion on the highway, while at a street light and when turning. This has happened multiple times. I have taken it to the dealership multiple times and they don't know what's wrong with it. They have it at the dealership now. I am worried that i am going…
Other BMW Active Hybrid 5 years
← 2012 Active Hybrid 5 · 2014 Active Hybrid 5 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Active Hybrid 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Active Hybrid 5 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 5?
Owners most often report engine, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 5?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 BMW Active Hybrid 5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Active Hybrid 5 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.