2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 7

2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 7

The 2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is a luxury hybrid sedan that combines a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine with an electric motor to produce a combined output of 350 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. The ActiveHybrid 7 is available with either a rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configuration and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

People like the ActiveHybrid 7 for its luxurious cabin, powerful engine, and fuel efficiency. However, some people have experienced issues with the vehicle, including:

Engine

• N55 3.0L Turbocharged Inline-6 Engine:
  • Turbocharger failure: The turbocharger can fail, causing a loss of power and increased oil consumption. Symptoms include a lack of power, a burning oil smell, and blue smoke from the exhaust. The solution is to replace the turbocharger, which costs around $2,000 - $3,000+.
  • Timing chain failure: The timing chain can fail, causing the engine to lose power and stall. Symptoms include a rattling noise from the engine, a loss of power, and a check engine light. The solution is to replace the timing chain, which costs around $1,500 - $2,500+.
  • High-pressure fuel pump failure: The high-pressure fuel pump can fail, causing the engine to lose power and stall. Symptoms include a lack of power, a rough idle, and a check engine light. The solution is to replace the high-pressure fuel pump, which costs around $1,000 - $1,500+.
• B58 3.0L Turbocharged Inline-6 Engine:
  • No issues found.

Transmission

• 8-Speed Automatic Transmission:
  • Shifting problems: The transmission may have difficulty shifting gears, causing the vehicle to lurch or hesitate. Symptoms include a lack of power, a rough shift, and a check engine light. The solution is to replace the transmission, which costs around $4,000 - $6,000+.
• ZF 8-Speed Automatic Transmission:
  • No issues found.

Suspension

• Adaptive M Suspension:
  • Air suspension failure: The air suspension can fail, causing the vehicle to ride lower than normal. Symptoms include a lack of ground clearance, a rough ride, and a check engine light. The solution is to replace the air suspension, which costs around $2,000 - $3,000+.
• Non-Adaptive M Suspension:
  • No issues found.

Electrical

• Battery failure: The battery can fail, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall. Symptoms include a lack of power, a dead battery, and a check engine light. The solution is to replace the battery, which costs around $200 - $400+.
• Electrical system failure: The electrical system can fail, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall. Symptoms include a lack of power, a loss of lights, and a check engine light. The solution is to replace the electrical system, which costs around $1,000 - $2,000+.

Exterior

• Headlight failure: The headlights can fail, causing the vehicle to lose visibility at night. Symptoms include a lack of light, a flickering light, and a check engine light. The solution is to replace the headlights, which costs around $500 - $1,000+.
• Taillight failure: The taillights can fail, causing the vehicle to lose visibility at night. Symptoms include a lack of light, a flickering light, and a check engine light. The solution is to replace the taillights, which costs around $200 - $400+.

Interior

• Navigation system failure: The navigation system can fail, causing the vehicle to lose the ability to navigate. Symptoms include a black screen, a frozen screen, and a check engine light. The solution is to replace the navigation system, which costs around $1,000 - $1,500+.
• Infotainment system failure: The infotainment system can fail, causing the vehicle to lose the ability to use the radio, the climate control, and the other features. Symptoms include a black screen, a frozen screen, and a check engine light. The solution is to replace the infotainment system, which costs around $1,000 - $1,500+.

Recalls

• NHTSA Recall Number: 17V-927
  • Issue: The fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall.
  • Solution: Replace the fuel pump.
• NHTSA Recall Number: 18V-304
  • Issue: The backup camera may fail, causing the driver to lose visibility behind the vehicle.
  • Solution: Replace the backup camera.

Summary

Overall, the 2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is a reliable vehicle. However, some people have experienced issues with the engine, transmission, suspension, electrical system, and interior. The severity and cost of these issues vary depending on the specific issue.