Recalls ·2012 BMW X5 Xdrive35d

2012 BMW X5 Xdrive35d recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 BMW X5 Xdrive35d. Owners filed 271 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints271
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported5in stored complaints

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What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine15 · 38%
Electrical system10 · 25%
Air bags6 · 15%
Power train6 · 15%
Structure4 · 10%
Steering4 · 10%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Seats2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Ever since the rain starter my aux water pump don't work and brake light too. And it seems like something has been draining my battery because battery discharge comes up. And I think the idle idle pulley issue affects almost most of that year bmw X5 because my serpentine belt only installed 10,000 miles ago and…

Electrical system · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the interior lights flickered on and off. The…

Electrical system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

We hit a deer while driving at 55 MPH. We were wearing seatbelts and not injured, it was a major frontal impact, the car is probably totalled. When we stopped we noticed multiple warning messages on the display: * restraint system failure * passenger airbag failure * pre-tensioner failure It appears that the car…

Air bags · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Egr cooler broken and leaking exhaust gas to cabin making all passengers drousy, a/c vents pulls outside air. Making it a lot worse egr will be replaced and save for warranty inspection etc.. My safety was affected sue to carbon monoxide emissions, others were affected due to the drowsiness effects of the exhaust…

Engine · Jun 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.