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2011 BMW Activee Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2011 BMW Activee. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA
102
MPGe combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2011 BMW Activee

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  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…

  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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 BMW Activee. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2011 BMW Active E. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined102 MPGe
City / Highway107 / 96
FuelElectricity
EPA classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)

Checking a specific 2011 BMW Activee

How do I know if my 2011 BMW Activee has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 BMW Activee; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V302000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other BMW models

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.