2012 BMW X5 Problems and Repair Histories
2012 BMW X5 problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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2012 BMW X5s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2012 BMW X5 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2012 BMW X5 problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2012 BMW X5 problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW X5 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | BMW X5 | 24 X5s, 8.6 months of data per X5, average 10500 miles Small sample size. Join or 24 X5s, 8.6 months of data per X5, average 10500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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Repair costs are in local units.
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | A creaky rear lift gate which the problem has reappeared and will be looked at again at next service. |
| Apr | 2012 | 18700 | 0 | Rear lift gate creak. |
| May | 2012 | 20300 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 30300 | 0 | Driver seat power side bolster was not functioning properly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 3700 | 0 | 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 | 11000 | 0 | Went in to rectify lift gate rattle and roll noise. Took 3 appointments so far. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | 0 | Intermittent squeaking brakes - halfway through life. Intermittent TPMS alerts even with correct tire pressure. Neither issue reproduced or fixed by BMW dealership |
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | Parking sensor failure |
| BMW X5 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 10000 | 0 | Coolant temp. sensor failure. Check engine light came on |
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | GPS Anetenna faulty/replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 0 | Exhaust ping sensor Air conditioner belt broke | |
| Nov | 2012 | 8080 | 0 | Software update - service bulletin |
| Mar | 2013 | 12400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jan | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 9700 | 0 | Software update Wind deflector for Sunroof repaired |
| Apr | 2013 | 11000 | 0 | Replaced leaking transmission cooling lines. O ring failure caused leak. |
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