2012 BMW X5 M recalls & problems

1 recall 3 complaints

1recalls
3owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 BMW X5 M and 3 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is engine (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2012 BMW X5 M recalls

Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V248000 · Apr 18, 2018

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW…

Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive…

47,806 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2012 BMW X5 M problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Engine 2
 000
Electrical System 1
 000

Latest owner complaints

Engine · May 15, 2019 · AA

Car has 62000kms, fully serviced at dealer only! Engine rumbled to a halt while I was on the highway. Several people reporting same issue. Dealer claims seized engine/timing chain. These same model cars with the n63 engines have a recall, this model has a turbo attached from factory and wasnt included in recall but has exact same issue as the n63 engines

Engine · Sep 21, 2018 · TX

"electric auxiliary water pump for turbocharger recall" after I've shut the engine off there is a loud gurgling, bubbling noise under the hood. Over the past 7 weeks the noise has progressively gotten worse. A local BMW mechanic explained it is an auxiliary water pump for the turbos. I went to my local BMW dealership and was told recalls are vinn# specific and I would have to…

Electrical System · Jun 12, 2018 · FL

I was driving my 2012 x5 when an engine malfunction- reduced power came up, since the vehicle started overheating I immediately stop and call a tow truck to take my car to the bears BMW, after the dealer made me change the ivm and the dme it came back to a water pump malfunction that was creating the car to not work properly. As soon as I change the water pump, the vehicle…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 BMW X5 M have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2012 BMW X5 M, the most recent one (18V248000) for engine and engine cooling. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW X5 M?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine (2), electrical system (1).