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2012 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 146 repairs.
2012 BMW X5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 103 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 201536580 miC $31 | Hatch was making creaking noise. Problem still not fixed | ||
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 555hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201748360 mi | Replace noisy rear wiper motor. | ||
| Oct 201755800 mi | Plugged crankcase tube caused oil to blow into turbo housing and cause smoke out the exhaust. Dealer replaced crankcase tube, and ignition coils under warranty. | ||
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Maryland, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201518500 mi | performed n63 customer care campaign | ||
| Jan 2017US $300 | Replace HPFP | ||
| Feb 201748000 miUS $1200 | Replace brakes | ||
| Jan 201860000 miUS $700 | Thrust Arm Bushings low battery warning | ||
| Feb 201866000 miUS $1400 | Spark Plug #4 caused reduced power fault. Repaired under warranty. Paid to have the other 7 sparkplug and ignition coils replaced | ||
| May 201870000 miUS $180 | oil change, system diagnostic | ||
| BMW X5 in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201668000 mi | Quantity control valve, oil leaks | ||
| BMW X5 in Missouri, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201754000 miUS $50 | Ignition coils failed | ||
| BMW X5 in South Carolina, United States Oct 2016 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Jun 201636467 miUS $4008 | Engine burning 1 qt of oil or more every 2-3 k miles. The steel gasket was replaced. | ||
| May 201971276 miUS $1107 | Excessive oil cunsumption, Bmw class action lawsuit replaced all valve stem seals. | ||
| Oct 201979882 miUS $1563 | Leaking coolant, and Low coolant message appeared on screen, left stranded. The expansion tank was cracked had to replace. Front tension rod bushings worn and cracked, excessive play in front axle replaced both front bushings. | ||
| Nov 201981378 miUS $2246 | Check engine light, High pressure fuel pump bank 1 ,turbo auxilliary water pump replaced, Engine Malfunction power reduced, High pressure pump bank 2 , deja vu. | ||
| May 202085854 miUS $1213 | Driver soft close door did not latch. Replaced the driver front door lock actuator. | ||
| Aug 202086163 miUS $1627 | Clutches in transfer case slipping, replaced transfer case with used unit, Ac evaporator has a leak but not fixing. | ||
| BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201411200 mi | Tire pressure monitor repaired | ||
| May 201516000 mi | Fuel injectors repaired/replaced | ||
| Apr 201620200 mi | Power steering fluid leak | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 201538500 mi | No cold air from vents. Turned out to be evaporator sensor had failed. Evaporator failure | ||
| Dec 201546000 miUS $25 | Rear climate control not functional. | ||
| Mar 201648000 miUS $200 | Valve Stem seals | ||
| Aug 201761500 miUS $570 | Failed oil level sensor | ||
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 302hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in France Apr 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201314000 mi | Tranny noise | ||
| Aug 201317300 mi | Tranny noise was finally found to come from a faulty cardan axle, the one connecting the front differential to the front left wheel. Replacement part was unavailable, therefore another trip will be required. | ||
| Sep 201321700 mi | Controller aluminum trim had buckled. Controller needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 201422320 mi | Left front cardan axle became replaced under warranty. Axle caused pulsating, grinding noise when coasting at around 50 mph. | ||
| Oct 201426760 mi | Tranny noise has come back. Dealer confirmed that it wasn't normal to have this noise when coasting or slowing down. Due to me going abroad, detailed inspection at dealer is postponed to May 2015. | ||
| Jun 201528520 mi€600 | Oscillating noise when coasting or slowing down. BMW changed transfer box. Changed noise but didn't eliminate. Afterwards found that increasing pressure in rear tires helps. Because of slightly different circumference due to M Package? | ||
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201766000 miUS $820 | Filter Housing Gasket Leaking | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 20123300 mi | Lift gate making a hollow noise. Dealer put felt tape on the rear portion of the gate. Noise is not as noticeable but not gone. When I asked why car rattles at traffic stop, they said it was normal. Rental X5 made the same noises. | ||
| Jan 2013 | Went in to rectify lift gate rattle and roll noise. Took 3 appointments so far. | ||
| Mar 201424000 mi | Car makes loading spring sound when turning left on uneven surface. Dealership couldn't replicate the problem. | ||
| Dec 201544000 mi | While doing a routine oil change, check engine light came on. 3 Injectors have failed. Dealer stated that it is very common and they have new parts now. All 6 injectors, coils, etc were replaced faulty Fuel pump caused long start cranks.... | ||
| Jan 201717900 miUS $175 | Engine compartment partition melted and broke | ||
| Mar 201757200 miUS $400 | Rear Upper Control Arms replaced | ||
| Dec 201766000 miUS $1200 | water pump failed | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Jul 201542000 mi | Fuel valve (emissions) and breather line replacement | ||
| Feb 201653000 miUS $414 | Lower Control Arm Strut Bushings worn beyond limits. | ||
| Jul 201666200 miUS $15 | Intermittent,very long starter crank cycle before engine start only after sitting for short period between trips. Traced to fuel pump relay. | ||
| Nov 201677200 miUS $1600 | Water pump and thermostat failed. | ||
| Mar 201778000 miUS $2732 | AM/FM radio and GPS inop. Replaced CIC (car infotainment computer) | ||
| Jul 201898638 miUS $1547 | Right rear air spring failed. Replaced both rear air springs. | ||
| Mar 2019100120 miUS $300 | Rear floor pan had standing water after snowfall. B-Pillar drains were cleaned and problem has not returned. | ||
| Jun 2019102038 miUS $215 | Coolant expansion tank cracked. Replaced tank. | ||
| Mar 2023135000 miUS $400 | Broken Water pump flange. | ||
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201785000 miUS $550 | Oil pump leak | ||
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201773000 miUS $2500 | Engine Repair | ||
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jan 201214000 mi | A creaky rear lift gate which the problem has reappeared and will be looked at again at next service. | ||
| Apr 201218200 mi | Rear lift gate creak. | ||
| May 201219900 mi | Rear lift gate repair previously not fixed correctly. Dealer service manager rode with me and diagnosed the issue. Lower rear portion of the lift gate was too tight and causing the upper gate to creak. Adjusted | ||
| Nov 201230100 mi | Driver seat power side bolster was not functioning properly. | ||
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201831000 miUS $1500 | Broken temperature sensor and water pump | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201857000 miUS $1400 | Water pump had to be replaced, car overheated and shut down on the highway. Left us stranded. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201328000 mi | Intermittent squeaking brakes - halfway through life. Intermittent TPMS alerts even with correct tire pressure. Neither issue reproduced or fixed by BMW dealership | ||
| BMW X5 in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201542000 mi | bad rattle in rear Comfort Access lock on passenger front door did not work Rear entertainment system did not work iDrive screen badly scratched. Dealer attempted to clean, but didn't fix the issue | ||
| Sep 201663000 miUS $50 | Electronic parking brake malfunctioned | ||
| Dec 201668000 mi | Car was out of alignment and attempts to re-align failed. Dealer says I have to totally replace the tie rods to a tune of $1,400. I'm appealing with BMW | ||
| Sep 201779000 mi | Fixed power steering which broke after they had preformed an axle re-call | ||
| Dec 201781000 mi | Comfort Access door lock not functioning. Dealer attempted to replace, but installed wrong part. Returned car unfixed and different part on order. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201546300 mi | erratic accelerator pedal response at low speed (starting from stop) also surging at initial startup and at low speed. dealer corrected erratic pedal response but surging still occurs intermittently | ||
| Jul 201652200 miUS $50 | after a hot-restart the engine idle would vary between 600-1200 rpm. The condition required a re-flash of the engine management system. this seems to have resolved the issue. | ||
| May 201756000 mi | detected smell in cabin - dealer identified leaking A/C evaporator and replaced under certified pre-owned warranty During vehicle inspection - technician identified worn brakes (rotors and pads) | ||
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Oct 201324000 mi | Replace mirror switch -- was not adjusting passenger side mirror. | ||
| Jan 201536000 mi | Rear and side-view cameras would go out when it rains. | ||
| Jul 201656500 mi | Check engine light | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201343400 mi | Diesel fuel dripping on engine, diesel fumes entering cabin. Had to replace faulty pipe. | ||
| BMW X5 in Nevada, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Jan 201522200 mi | Voice recognition not working well. Confirmed, CIC module replaced. | ||
| Jan 201635800 mi | Leak at power steering pump and turbo. | ||
| Mar 201766000 miUS $200 | Replaced rear brake pads and rotors | ||
| May 201770117 miUS $530 | Thermostat soft fail, detected by monitoring coolant temp. Common on diesel, may cause DPF regen to not initiate and if it goes on long enough early DPF failure. | ||
| BMW X5 in Michigan, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201310000 mi | Coolant temp. sensor failure. Check engine light came on | ||
| Dec 201317000 mi | Inlet air temperature sensor went bad, Check engine light went on, but vehicle could be driven | ||
| Mar 201419000 mi | Check engine light came on. Computer codes indicated restricted air flow, but all parts in air intake path checked out okay. CEL reset, air filter replaced despite being clean. | ||
| Feb 201530000 mi | Battery went dead. Jump started but would not hoped a charge. Battery replaced at dealer. After a week, new battery would not hold a charge. Battery replaced again, new alternator installed. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 201644000 mi | EGR pump and valve were both changed, and an exhaust sensor. | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 201628000 miUS $50 | Sensor for diesel additive reservoir | ||
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201749600 mi | this is redundant,,,,I've already entered all this information in another questionaire. | ||
| Apr 201751460 mi | Recall on air bags | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 201420300 mi | Clock Spring was making noise | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Mar 20133000 mi | Parking sensor failure | ||
| Sep 20136000 mi | A short in the telematics unit that caused high battery drain when the car was sitting. | ||
| Feb 20149000 mi | EGR Valve failed and replaced | ||
| Aug 201625000 mi | Audio speaker improperly wired, part replaced | ||
| Jul 201832000 mi | NOx sensors replaced under warranty | ||
| BMW X5 in South Carolina, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 201326000 mi | False high engine oil level reading | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201724180 mi | slow shifting was determined to be normal | ||
| Feb 201849600 miC $250 | Rear Brakes worn indicators light came on. Dealer serviced this and discovered the flaw was in the sensor. They repaired with a used sensor part, for which they did not charge me - I paid labour only (plus shop fees). The next day, a new brake warning light came on again, indicating immediate failure. I took it back to the dealer, who replaced the “used” sensor with a new unit, and did not charge me for labour - only the parts (plus shop fees). | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 201224800 mi | GPS Anetenna faulty/replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201644000 mi | Regular Maintenance + Brake Fluid was low. Also, Parking Brake button broke, BMW USA refused to fix under warranty. Seems to be common issue. Est repair cost from Dealer is $315.00. | ||
| Dec 201754 mi | Engine Fault, leaving engine powered reduced, valve issue needed full replacement | ||
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201531820 mi | glove box door trim replaced | ||
| Sep 201751460 mi | Same bad design with the glovebox peeling back | ||
| Mar 201859520 mi | airbag replacement replacement of roof rails from painting peeling - under warranty bc of extended warranty | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201535000 mi | Windshield washers would not function. "Debris" was found in the lines, filters replaced, flushed. | ||
| Apr 201648000 mi | Service indicator came on, OBD scan revealed P0101 (MAF sensor or Idle Air Control Valve). Dealership said there was a recall covering the issue and repaired/replaced with no charge (even though 4yr factory warranty had expired). | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 201427700 mi | The FM radio would reset to 86 FM in random fashion instead of staying at the radio channel I selected. I brought it in for repair at the dealership. On passenger seat, the leather seat would have a circular bulge on the side. This just make it look ugly. The dealer stated BMW warranty does not cover wear and tear item. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201426000 mi | problem with the telescoping steering wheel | ||
| Aug 201633000 miUS $800 | Vehicle hesitating and uncommanded shut-offs. Dealer unable to diagnose and repair Independent service diagnosed and repaired the hesitation and shut-off problem. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201547200 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system malfunctio. All tire sensors replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201769000 mi | Replaced active DEF tank. Replaced driveshaft due to recall. | ||
| Feb 201875000 miUS $250 | Replaced worn lower control arms. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jul 201211500 mi | Leak developed in the dome light near to the windshield. There is a TSB on the issue but we had to return a second time to get something replaced entirely. | ||
| BMW X5 in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 201673000 mi | Front passenger door panel loose near door lock pin. | ||
| Jun 2018106000 mi | Dealer replaced Knox sensors (2) due to check engine light. Car was running perfectly fine. Repairs made under 10yr/120K mi emissions warranty. | ||
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 201412000 mi | Mass airflow sensor was defective causing check engine light to come on. Vehicle still drove fine with possible decrease in fuel economy. Dealer replaced part under factory warranty for no charge which fixed the issue. | ||
| Dec 201419000 mi | Minimum brake pad warning message appeared but brakes still functioned fine. Dealer confirmed that it was a faulty brake pad sensor and that brake pads were not worn. They replaced the sensor at no charge under main warranty. | ||
| Oct 201634300 mi | Vehicle stalled once when turning left in an intersection and has almost stalled a few other times. Dealer tried to reproduce but could not. No fault codes or check engine light ever appeared. | ||
| Aug 201745000 mi | Vehicle stalled while stopped and misfired on several occasions (mostly over the past year). Vehicle failed to start once, it finally did start but then check engine light came on. Dealer tried to reproduce but could not. Dealer could not find any fault codes and the check engine light did not come on for them when they started it. | ||
| Sep 201745000 miUS $50 | Vehicle shifted into neutral on its own @65mph; vehicle stalled @45mph; vehicle stalled several times while stopped; vehicle engine misfired on several occasions. Dealer discovered the crankshaft sensor was bad and replaced it under warranty less $50 co-pay. | ||
| Sep 201853000 miUS $50 | CEL came on. I took it to the dealer and they said the primary diesel exhaust fluid tank was faulty. They replaced it under the 10yr/100k mile emissions warranty (less $50 co-pay). | ||
| Mar 201956729 miUS $1713 | Extracted broken wheel lock & replaced with regular studs. Replaced both rear coil springs due to small break/piece missing on tapered end of one of the springs. Brake pedal seemed abnormally stiff. Dealer replaced brake booster vacuum line and check valve. | ||
| Jul 202065041 miUS $214 | Unable to open hood. Indy shop went in though wheel liner and got it to open. They replaced broken hood release cable and lubed the hood locks. | ||
| Oct 202066111 miUS $651 | No heat when cold outside, reduced MPG, Indy shop replaced thermostat and coolant. | ||
| Dec 202067079 miUS $1947 | Service engine soon light came on. No power (limp mode). Dealer found EGR cooler clamp is leaking, cracked EGR cooler. Dealer replace EGR cooler and clamp. | ||
| Mar 202167923 miUS $100 | CEL came on. Codes indicated emissions issue. Cleaned Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF). Cleaned Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP). Replaced MAP. | ||
| Mar 202272799 miUS $611 | Went from 24MPG avg to 21MPG due to frozen front left brake caliper that went unnoticed. I bought new aftermarket front calipers, rotors, pads, and brake wear sensor and did the labor myself. | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| May 2012 | Exhaust ping sensor Air conditioner belt broke | ||
| Nov 20127480 mi | Software update - service bulletin | ||
| Nov 201443400 mi | Leak in drain valve from sunroof damaged computer for transmission. Had to order part from back east. | ||
| Jan 201615600 mi | Glow plug was broken and needed to be replaced | ||
| Apr 201756420 miC $1000 | Exhaust sensor | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 20138200 mi | Software update Wind deflector for Sunroof repaired | ||
| Apr 201311500 mi | Replaced leaking transmission cooling lines. O ring failure caused leak. | ||
| BMW X5 in Alabama, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201544400 mi | Check Engine light came on, replaced NOx sensor under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201546000 mi | "Fuel Pump Malfunction" warning came on. Dealer found faulty EKPS Control Unit (fuel pump controller). Also replaced front rotors due to wear. | ||
| Jan 201646300 mi | Fuel Pump Error light came on again. Found faulty rear distribution block, had to wait for part to come in. Put 400 miles on the car road testing it. | ||
2012 BMW X5 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Dec 201315000 mi | Wearing through tires every 7K miles. Have had to refill the fuel additive every 4K miles. Engine light comes on, they fix it and it comes on again. They said it is only happening on Diesel vehicles. | ||
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