2012 BMW X5 SAV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 BMW X5 SAV
The 2012 BMW X5 SAV has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (9 complaints), Engine (6 complaints), and Air Bags (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 BMW X5 SAV
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2012 BMW X5 SAV, potentially affecting up to 1,058,583 vehicles.
Recall 16V071000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 840,000 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 14V176000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 156,137 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive...
Consequence: If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines...
View full details →Recall 12V550000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 29,800 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles manufactured September 1, 2008, through November 15, 2012. The engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time.
Consequence: If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
View full details →Recall 12V550000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 29,800 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles manufactured September 1, 2008, through November 15, 2012. The engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time.
Consequence: If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
View full details →Recall 12V161000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 2,846 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2012 6-SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, AND X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 BMW X5 SAV
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW X5 SAV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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/
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 REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2012 BMW X5 SAV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 BMW X5 SAV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 BMW X5 SAV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 BMW X5 SAV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW X5 SAV
- 2007 BMW X5 SAV — 82 complaints
- 2008 BMW X5 SAV — 34 complaints
- 2009 BMW X5 SAV — 30 complaints
- 2010 BMW X5 SAV — 27 complaints
- 2011 BMW X5 SAV — 38 complaints
- 2012 BMW X5 SAV (current)
- 2013 BMW X5 SAV — 16 complaints