2014 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 2014 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 electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 31,000 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 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 31,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 BMW Active Hybrid 5 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. 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.
Faulty fuel pump sensor...vehicle looses the power and creates jerks all time while driving. Check engine light on. But the vehicle status states that the vehicle is 100% good to drive on the screen. Reached out to dealer and the service man states all this because of faulty fuel pump sensor. Does…
Other BMW Active Hybrid 5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Active Hybrid 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Active Hybrid 5 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW Active Hybrid 5?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 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 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.