CarRecallWatchThe 2012 BMW X5 SAV has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (9 reports).
2012 BMW X5 SAV recalls
Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash
BMW is recalling certain vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag inflator can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Most common 2012 BMW X5 SAV problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
What owners report
EXPERIENCE GLYCOL-LEAKAGE FROM THE EGR (EXHAUST-GAS-RECIRCULATION) VALVE CAN OCCUR. IN COMBINATION WITH TYPICAL SOOT DEPOSITS AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURES NORMALLY PRESENT IN THE EGR MODULE THIS MIGHT RESULT IN SMOLDERING PARTICLES. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND IN EXTREMELY RARE CASES RESULT IN A FIRE. BMW EXTENDED A RECALL TO EUROPEAN AND ASIAN MODELS BUT NOT THE US MY CAR HAS ONLY 51000 MILES. PLEASE SEE THIS LINK HTTPS://WWW.BMWBLOG.COM/2018/08/14/SOUTH-KOREA-BANS-RECALLED-BMW-MODELS-FROM-PUBLIC-ROADS-UNTIL-ISSUE-IS-FIXED/
I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TO SEEK HELPS ON MY 2012 BMW X5 35D (VIN#: [XXX]). I HAVE EXPERIENCED DIESEL SMELL IN THE CABIN IN THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS AND I GOT ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON LAST WEEK. WE CHECKED THE CODE IT SAYING THE EGR COOLER IS BAD AND EGR VALVE IS NOT OPERATING. I WANT TO KNOW IS THERE ANY RECALL OR CAMPAIGN REGARDING THIS PART. THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL EMISSION AND HUMAN HEALTH RELATED ISSUE. I RECALL I SAW THIS PART HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY 10 YEARS/120000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL BMW OWNER SINCE 2002 AND I WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO. BUT THIS DIESEL SMELL ISSUE IS CONCERNING ME SINCE IT'S HEALTH RELATED, ESPECIALLY WE HAVE TWO KIDS IN THE CAR EVERY DAY. INFORMATION RED
THE AGENT OF BMW OF TENAFLY SAID THERE IS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE NEED TO FIX, THE PROBLEM THEY CALL IT: FAULTY TRANSFER CASE AND EMF UNIT FAULTS FOR EMF AND TRANSFER CASE CONNECTED BATTERY CHARGER. THE SYSTEM MAY STOP WORKING SUDDENLY AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TRANSFER POWER TO WHEELS AND ROLL OVER.
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. I COASTED ON TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND TRIED TO START IT.... NOTHING. OIL LEVEL WAS GOOD . I HAD IT TOWED TO BMW DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME ENGINE WAS LOCKED UP BUT COULDN'T TELL ME WHY. I JUST HAD RECALL WORK DONE ABOUT A MONTH OR TWO AGO AT THE SAME BMW DEALER. THEY MENTIONED AN AFTERMARKET OIL FILTER BUT THAT DOSE NOT MAKE ANY SENSE TO ME. HAS THE MANUFACTURER EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERING THIS ?
MY WIFE & I PURCHASED THIS 2012X5 2 YEARS AGO,LAST YEAR THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN OFF THE DRIVEWAY WHERE THERE WAS A LOUD SNAP&BAN. THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE. WE CALLED A TOW AND HAD IT BROUGHT TO JUPITER BMW FL .WE FOUND OUT THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT SNAPPED. MILEAGE WAS 45-48K MILES. WE CALLED BMW NA IT WAS A WARRANTY RECALL PART AND THE DEALER STATED IT WAS REPLACED. AFTER THAT IN THE LAST 10 MONTHS WE HAVE EXPERIENCED MANY STRANGE MOVEMENTS IN THE REAR AND IN TURNS. WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE TO A TECH WHERE THEY STATED IT WAS TIRES IN THE REAR. WE RECENTLY REPLACED THE TIRES & IT REMAINED TO BE THERE WHERE IT WAS MILD BUT THERE. DURING THIS TIME PERIOD WE HAD MANY SERIOUS OBSTACLES WIT
2012 BMW X5 SAV questions
Does the 2012 BMW X5 SAV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 BMW X5 SAV: Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW X5 SAV?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (9), Engine (6), Steering (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 BMW X5 SAV has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.