Model year
2011 BMW Active E
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2011 BMW Active E (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 102 MPGe combined and 33 kWh/100 mi (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
13V017000 · Jan 17, 2013
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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…
12V302000 · Jun 28, 2012
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Complaints
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active E · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 107 | 96 | 102 | 33.0 | 94 | $750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 BMW Active E at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.