2014 BMW Active Hybrid 7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Active Hybrid 7 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 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 7. That is the most of any Active Hybrid 7 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,000 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 7 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% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 BMW Active Hybrid 7 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 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 (na) bmw activehybrid 7. While driving at unknown speeds, the tachometer went to zero and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bmw of sudbury (128 boston post rd, sudbury, ma) where it was diagnosed that the fuel system module, sensors, and…
Other BMW Active Hybrid 7 years
← 2013 Active Hybrid 7 · 2015 Active Hybrid 7 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Active Hybrid 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Active Hybrid 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Active Hybrid 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Active Hybrid 7 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW Active Hybrid 7?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW Active Hybrid 7?
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 7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Active Hybrid 7 model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.