Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 BMW X5

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 (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition coils failure (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW X5


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 BMW X5

The Electrical System problem

I own a 2012 BMW X5 that is experiencing a footwell module (frm) failure. BMW issued an extended limited warranty for the frm extending coverage to 15 years or 186,000 miles. My vehicle falls within those limits.   Read details...

The Ignition Coils Failure problem

Tl the contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. While operating the vehicle, the battery sensor indicator illuminated and the engine misfired. The battery was replaced along with the ignition coil. Later, while driving the vehicle, the oil and engine indicators illuminated.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

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...


Electrical System related problems in other BMW X5 model year vehicles:



X5 Service Bulletins
X5 Safety Recalls
X5 Defect Investigations