2012 Bmw X5 M problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2018-04-18 · campaign 18V248000 · 47,806 vehicles
Defect: 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 Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012
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 a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommen
Service bulletins (167)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-03-01 · B111614 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with si b11 06 14, "n63 customer care package." the n63ccp and n63 engine check the timing chain are not mandatory technical campaigns or recalls. they should be completed only
Fuel System, Gasoline 2021-05-01 · B650621 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
surface rust on new air bag inflators: the technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
Fuel System, Gasoline 2020-12-01 · B130720 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
incorrect torque specification for the high-pressure pump in ista: the current version of ista states the incorrect tightening torque for the high-pressure pump m6 mounting bolts to the cylinder head cover. the correct tightening torque is only 12 nm for the m6 bolts.
Suspension 2020-08-01 · B310112 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cracking noises from the frontaxle area while turning the wheels, when station: cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
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What owners report
2019-05-15 · Engine“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 e…”
2018-09-21 · Engine“"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 vin…”
2018-06-12 · Electrical System“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 t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.