Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2012 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Ignition Coils Failure problems |
The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed coolant leaking on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the low coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir. Read details...
Car was parked in driveway, not running or turned on. Horn and wipers started going off. Went outside to vehicle, tried to disable. Smoke started coming out from behind the dashboard (passenger side). Could smell electrical short. Read details...
Bought it used 58k miles , on first day the battery died, took it to BMW dealer, labor+parts+programming $475! only after 4yrs the battery failed ? after 2 months engine overheating, towed the car to the dealer, water bump +thermostat +flushing coolant and a few more flushing all trans, etc Read details...