2012 BMW X5 Tires Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2012 BMW X5
2 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW X5. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X5 EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE DUELER TIRES, SIZE: 275/40/R20 (NA). WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE REPAIR SERVICE WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TIRE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,056. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *TT *TR
THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE, WHEN BACKING OUT OF GARAGE THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLOW UP FOR NO APPARENT REASON, AIR ESCAPE FROM A HOLE IN SIDE WALL FROM THE RIM. _________________________ THE FAILURE, HOW OFTEN IT OCCURS, ITS CONSEQUENCES; AND, TIRE HAVE HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL, AIR ESCAPE, NO DRIVING ON THIS TIRE. PULL BACK IN TO GARAGE, REMOVE THE RIGHT FRONT WHELL FROM THE CAR AND TAKE TO A TIRE DEALER FOR EVALUATION. ___________________ WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE -- I.E, PARTS REPAIRED OR REPLACED (AND IF OLD PART IS AVAILABLE) NEED TO PURCHASE BOOTH NEW FRONT TIRES SINCE THAT WAS A 4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE.
Other 2012 BMW X5 Problem Areas
Engine
91 complaints
Air Bags
83 complaints
Power Train
51 complaints
Electrical System
28 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
24 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
9 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
2 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodystepladder
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint