The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is a full-size car built from 2014 to 2015. Engines offered: Hybrid. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the ActiveHybrid 7 is
The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is a full-size car that BMW built from 2014 to 2015 — 2 model years. It has been offered with Hybrid power. Its closest siblings in the BMW range: X1, i7, 740i.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment ActiveHybrid 7 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 have? Power & range
The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is offered with 1 powertrain — 3L 6-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the BMW ActiveHybrid 7, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 3.0L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The ActiveHybrid 7 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the BMW ActiveHybrid 7. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | ActiveHybrid 7 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 1 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the BMW ActiveHybrid 7?
The ActiveHybrid 7 is a full-size car, built from 2014 to 2015. Engines offered: Hybrid.
What is the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the ActiveHybrid 7 reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific ActiveHybrid 7?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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