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BMW Activee Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 1 model year of the BMW Activee (2011).

2
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2011
year with most recalls

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All BMW Activee recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW Activee, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 13V017000 Reported 360 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 1-Series ActiveE passenger vehicles manufactured August 17, 2011, through December 19, 2011. Due to an insufficient sealing of the drivetrain housing assembly there may be a lack of grease lubrication on the gear shaft that transfers power from the electric motor to the transmission.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners by telephone, and dealers will inspect the drivetrain connection and update the sealing system. Any worn electric motor gearing will be replaced. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may…

    Model years: 2011

  2. Electric power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 12V302000 Reported 162 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 1-series active e and model year 2012 z4 vehicles. Variations in electrical current may occur within the electric power steering assistance system, leading to sudden loss of power steering assistance.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering assistance module, free of charge. The safety recall began during july 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2011

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.