Model year guide

2013 BMW activehybrid 5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 BMW activehybrid 5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2013 BMW activehybrid 5 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2013 BMW activehybrid 5 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined26 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 BMW activehybrid 5 recalls 1

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #15V188000 · 31/03/2015

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 BMW activehybrid 5 MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,150
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 BMW activehybrid 5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,750
Fuel only$15,750
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 BMW activehybrid 5 trims & engines on record

Engines
3.0L 4-cyl 335 hp

2013 BMW activehybrid 5 vehicles on record

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2013 BMW activehybrid 5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 BMW activehybrid 5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 BMW activehybrid 5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2013 BMW activehybrid 5 get?

The 2013 BMW activehybrid 5 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 26 mpg combined (23 city / 30 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.