2012 BMW X5 M Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 BMW X5 M, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 BMW X5 M
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling) and turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
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…
Remedy: 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.…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 BMW X5 M have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 ca”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 15, 2019 · 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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 21, 2018 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 BMW X5 (X5 xDrive35d, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDriveM). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–19 / 17–26 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare BMW X5 M model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X5 M model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 BMW X5 M | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW X5 M | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 BMW X5 M | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 BMW X5 M | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 BMW X5 M
How do I know if my 2012 BMW X5 M has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 BMW X5 M; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V248000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.