NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 BMW Activee Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 BMW Activee has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2011 BMW Activee. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 BMW Activee. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Insufficient Gear Shaft Lubrication/Loss of Drive
NHTSA #13V017000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported January 17, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 360 vehicles
Owners notified April 4, 2013 · Vehicles built August 17, 2011 – December 19, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Over time, the connection between the electric motor and the transmission may wear, possibly resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle propulsion. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer 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 call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
NHTSA #12V302000 · Steering — Electric Power Assist System · NHTSA notice
Reported June 28, 2012 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Potentially affected: 162 vehicles
Owners notified August 28, 2012 · Vehicles built November 22, 2011 – December 15, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY INCREASE THE STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF A VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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