2012 BMW X5 M recalls and problems

The 2012 BMW X5 M has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 BMW X5 M vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 BMW X5 M recalls

Recall 18V-248: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

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 recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

2012 BMW X5 M problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	2
Electrical System	1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 BMW X5 M complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported May 15, 2019

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 engines

Engine · reported Sep 21, 2018

"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 vinn# specific and I would have to get this fixed on my own. I looked up recalls for 2012 x5m and some cars do have this safety recall listed. How can two similar vinn# not have the same related safety issues? [xxx] (My car) no recall [xxx] (Similar car)…

Electrical System · reported Jun 12, 2018

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 the water pump, the vehicle started working perfectly, however, I just noticed there's a recall for the water pump on the 2012 bmw x5. I paid over $3,000 on replacing parts that we're not damaged and the water pump was a recall. Who would reimburse the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 BMW X5 M have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 BMW X5 M: 18V-248 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 BMW X5 M?

Owners report engine problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1).

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.