BMW · 2011–2016 (US)
BMW ActiveHybrid battery replacement
BMW ActiveHybrid battery diagnosis and replacement across the Phoenix metro. The ActiveHybrid 3, 5 and 7 all use the same 317V lithium pack, supplied and fitted as a complete assembly.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3, 5 and 7 hybrid battery at a glance
- Battery type
- Lithium-ion
- Pack voltage
- 317V nominal
- Fits
- BMW ActiveHybrid 3, ActiveHybrid 5 and ActiveHybrid 7
- Repair route
- Replaced as a complete assembly. Lithium packs are not rebuilt at module level
- Installation
- Included at our shop in the Phoenix metro; mobile install adds $250
- Before ordering parts
- Battery chemistry and part numbers changed within some model years. We confirm against your VIN before quoting or ordering parts.
Symptoms ActiveHybrid owners report
- Reduced power under acceleration.
- The engine running where the car used to move off electrically.
- A drivetrain or hybrid system warning on the display.
- Fuel economy dropping over a few months.
- Several warning lights at once, which is often the 12V battery.
What we test before quoting
- The 12V battery, first.
- Every stored code, recorded before anything is cleared.
- Cell-group voltages and spread from the battery management system.
- Availability of the correct pack against your VIN.
Prices and fitment for the BMW ActiveHybrid 3, 5 and 7
- BMW ActiveHybrid 3 / 5 / 7 Hybrid Battery (2011–2016) — from $4,140
BMW ActiveHybrid 3, 5 and 7 hybrid battery questions
Is the ActiveHybrid 3 pack the same as the 5 and 7?
Can a BMW ActiveHybrid battery be rebuilt?
Price your BMW ActiveHybrid 3, 5 and 7
Packs and modules, with the warranty on each.
1Your make
2Your model
3What you need
We confirm the exact pack from your VIN before ordering.
Source: /vehicles/bmw-activehybrid-5
Questions about your BMW ActiveHybrid 3, 5 and 7?
Include the model year and what the car is doing.
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Not sure what your hybrid needs? We'll work it out with you.
We come to you, test the pack, the 12V and the cooling, and you get a written quote before anything is decided. No obligation.