general problems of the 2012 BMW X5 - part 1

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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant pump failure. The contact was informed that the coolant pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,744.

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed coolant leaking from the lower end of the engine compartment with the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Water entering into the vehicle, causing vehicle to reduce power in traffic, due to traction control issues. . Not able to drive vehicle when it’s raining. , along with other issues, pls see first report. .

To my understanding BMW agreed to honor the n63 customer care package voluntarily irregardless of milage or age of the engine as referred to BMW bulletins sib110614, sib111614, and sib613014. My local dealer did not know anything about the n63ccp and when I called BMW USA I was told that they not honor the package any more even though the bulletin says they will take care of it irregardless of engine milage or age. To my understanding that should have been a recall but BMW negotiated to call it customer care package as an initiative to police itself instead of having a mandated action by a recall. My local BMW dealer is in temple texas. Please advice me on how to proceed to service my engine as promised for free based on these bulletins. Thank you.

Vehical randomly shuts off, it all safety systems warning lamps come on l, like abs, airbag, and traction control. Found wiring harness laying in a pool of water in the rear right cargo compartment. Rain water leaking from sunroof collected in compartment. The harness contains wires for the the vehicles can buss systems the water causes corrosion in the harness, which causes all sorts of problems that could happen at any time like the vehicle shutting off or the airbag or abs warning light coming on.

Front passenger side occupancy seat sensor is bad and computer detected an air bag malfunction. Timing chain broke without warning.

Pulley bolts for power steering, water pump and I believe alternator broke and I lost power steering function which almost caused me to crash into another car and guard rail. I have seen many reports of this problem on social media with other X5 owners. Car has 139k in miles.

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 already see threads being worn out. Unless that's how long they last. I had to bring the car back in multiple times to get it adjusted because kept making squealing noise. They blamed it on water pump and didn't change the thermostat. Water even leak into front passenger side where all the fuses were. When I connected the battery charger I could hear the pump all of sudden working and the radiator tank sputter water out. I don't want to bring it to dealership and get charged for things that they should fix with charging me but they tell me it's some other issue and have me pay for it. The way they act are worse than gangsters because if you get it fix elsewhere they say it's not covered by them them. And the driveshaft issue, even alot of the cars not in recall are affected and how are they to assume which car need replacing and which dont? I think the v8 engine is just too much power for the other parts to handle and they don't want to admit it. Because how many BMW X5 owners complain about these issue ??.

My BMW X5 is experiencing the exact safety issues that the NHTSA campaign number: 21v907000 was published for (September 12, 2012 - Jun 29, 2017). I was told that since my vehicle was manufactured on 08/2012 it was not eligible for the NHTSA dealer recall and repair. I was told that the vehicle was in risk of fire with the repair cost upwards of $5,000. This seems to be a much larger issue than the year groups NHTSA has selected.

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 making the drive drousy at the wheel . No reproductions know. Inspection by owner no inspection yet due to the need of vehicle had to replace ASAP to keep using part saved for inspection. Engine light due to glow plugs, non related to egr cooler, and brakes lights due to sensor not replace yet.

My car is giving engine overheat warning when I am driving . I understand that this issue is with cooling system . Presently there is a open recall for this issue for the 2012 BMW X5. Nhtsa campaign number: 18v248000 . But my car is not covered under this recall.

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated temporarily. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that the hood warning light had been illuminated for approximately 2 months, even though the hood was securely closed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that no issues were found; however, the independent mechanic advised the contact that a hood sensor might have failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,951.

The dpf exhaust emissions system failed. BMW dealership refused to replace only replaced a holding tank. That code was not shown. The X5 left shop with a engine light and emissions failure. Independent shop scanned car explained diesel dpf system has failed and is under warranty. . Dealership refused to fix. Car runs sluggish, engine warning keeps coming on and take to service. . . . The egr cooler failed. The independent shop confirmed codes. Exhaust smell in cabin, reduced power, sluggish, and car goes into limp mode while I was driving on the freeway. The shut down of power caused me to almost crash into on coming lane of vehicles at highway speed. Engine light on and warning of engine failure and car stuck in limp mode . System says to take to dealer. . Please help as the dealer will not warranty or recal repair, even though I am under 100,000 miles and there are multiple recall and manufacturer extension warranty for these specific repairs.

Very well maintained and documented vehicle. . . . Engine seized at 95k miles. No codes or reason given. Vehicle has had $20-30k work done at a registered BMW dealer over the last 2 years. BMW=bring money with. I will never buy another BMW and if someone tried to give me one, I would run the other way. Ive owned many cars and this is the absolute, worst purchase ive ever made. Cost to replace engine, $12k. Crooks in my opinion and do your research if you do not listen to this freindly warning. Oh and one more thing. . . After I spent $12k to replace engine, now they say the transfer case maybe compromised. Dare you look up what that costs to fix. I will not put one more dime into this vehicle. I am disgusted with their entire operation. The only positive is the wheels did not lock up when the engine seized, otherwise, I may not be able to file this complaint. All X5's should be recalled. Do not buy BMW!!!!!!!!!!!!.

The vehicle has started showing an engine check light with a code 28a0. While researching, I find this is a common issue faced by many owners which appears to be out of a design flaw. The remedy is very expensive and not attributable to any user errors. Since it appears to be a very common problem with the n55 engines for BMW, the company should issue a safety recall and get all the affected vehicles checked and fixed.

I purchased my BMW last year it had 89,000 miles on it I went to get a oil change and 2 weeks later I was driving on the highway and the car just went from 65 miles to 40 miles the big engine light can on and now I cant go over 50 miles so incantvgetbin the high way can someone plz tell. What yo do I need some answers.

After accelerating normally on the highway the vehicle shut off completely, without warning, and put itself into neutral in the middle of a busy freeway. (no warning lights, no smoke or smell of any kind). The car would not start despite multiple attempts using a jump start from the tow company. I could have been hit by another vehicle while stopped. The car was then towed to a BMW dealership where they determined an engine replacement was probably necessary because it appeared seized. (they could not turn the engine using a breaker bar with the belt off. ) no further investigation was done. The car was running: - castrol 5w-30, -regular oil & filter changes every 5,000 miles -was never modified -all the fuel injectors changed by the dealership under a recall 1 year before the vehicle died.

I purchased the vehicle 2/27/19 by 4/10/19, twice the engine caused the truck to slow down and turn off and forced itself in park. This happen while I was driving in the middle lane in traffic on a busy street. The engine started knocking so I towed the vehicle to the mechanic and the mechanic found metal flakes in the oil the engine was blown.

I find it down right unconscienable that BMW is allowed to have an open recall that may cuse a crash unresolved months after notification. On Thursday 2/22/19 while on my way to an event when the occurence materialized. I lost steering and engine function on a 2 plus mile winding commercial driveway. Through the grace of god I remained calm and forcibly and miraculously veer away from a ditch. Had I been on a highway which was a real possibility that day, a sudden slowing down would have been life ending. I am taking the time to make this complaint to hopefully prevent someone else that may not have the same outcome as I did. I was able to slowly make it to the parking lot while having roadside assistance summoned by my son, who I had surrendipitously diaed before I heard the "pop" under the car, which I initially thought was from running over a rock. Once the vehicle was at the dealership, ithe following day received a voicemail response to my inquiry that it was due to the July 2017 puley recall that does impact steering and may lead to a crash. Sad. Current remedy is an offer for a rental with rexpenses covered with no eta of the recalled part replacement. I must say I am extremely distrustful at this time of an adequate resolution, to the point of a trade in request. I have also asked for the manager to get back to me. Thanks.

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. It was discovered that the engine oil levels were very low and oil had to be continuously added to the engine. The vehicle continued to experience battery failures and the message on and battery high drainage comfort access feature malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to BMW of bridgewater (655 us-202, bridgewater township, NJ 08807) where it was diagnosed that the overhead roof module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was unknown.

Tl-the contact owned a 2012 BMW X5 diesel. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the engine malfunction warning light illuminated and reduce speed warning light also illuminated. The contact was able to pull off of the roadway before the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called and was able to extinguish the fire but not before the vehicle was totally engulfed. A fire report was field. There was no injuries sustained in the fire. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. The vehicle was destroyed. Ah.

2012 BMW X5. Consumer writes in regards to engine malfunction. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired, but the engine light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance.

Recall# 12v550000 BMW (800)5257417;refuse to fix problem.

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. While driving approximately 30 mph, the check engine warning and low power mode indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to walser BMW auto campus of wichita (11000 e 13th st n, wichita, KS 67206, phone: (316) 221-3841) where it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, while attempting to drive the vehicle, the check engine and low power mode indicators illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to walser BMW where it was diagnosed that the vanos solenoid failed, there were metal shavings in the oil, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 75,140.

While driving my car for approximately 3 minutes engine seized without warning. I coasted on to the shoulder of the road and put it in neutral and tried to start it. . . . Nothing. Oil level was good . I had it towed to BMW dealer and they told me engine was locked up but couldn't tell me why. I just had recall work done about a month or two ago at the same BMW dealer. They mentioned an aftermarket oil filter but that dose not make any sense to me. Has the manufacturer extended warranty covering this ?.

Last Saturday 11/11/2017, we as a family (me, my wife and my 6 year old child), started to go on a 3 hour drive from our home to telimena state park to watch for the fall foliage colors through the beautiful telimena national scenic byway in arkansas. It is part of a huge ouachita national forest. Little did we know that we are first timers and we did not anticipate our t-mobile cell phone signals will quit on us. Everything was going good until a point where my engine almost quit on me with a warning message "engine is now working at a reduced speed and advised to see nearest BMW dealer", we were on a speed of about 60mph and the car does not accelerate all of a sudden, it was extremely extremely scary and terrifying. With all the traffic, we barely managed to divert a potential accident and pulled over to the side and shut down the car. We managed to survive the sudden engine quitting on us on a speedy road. This is extremely life threatening. We did not have our cell phone signal and we were stranded for some help for about 4 hours. We did not want to take chances driving this car and do another life threatening experience. We managed to get some help and get out of there. Next day with some help, I managed to drive the car slowly by myself and a friend following me. We made it to the dealership in BMW plano. Recently I had a recall work done with BMW plano on 10/30-11/1 for 3 items. Front airbag, front driveshaft, mass airflow sensor. Yesterday they returned the car mentioning that the issue is possibly related to other unrelated items. (1) charge pipe near throttle body is cracked / torn / leaked. . Charge pipe codes seen during smoke testing I bought this car on 30th Dec 2016 when the mileage on the car was around 48000 miles and it was working fine up until this life threatening and terrifying situation now at current mileage of 57000 miles.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle's computer system shut down and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to automaster BMW (3328 shelburne rd, shelburne, vt 05482, (802) 985-8411) where it was diagnosed that the knock sensors, catalytic converter, and computer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 117,000.

The vehicle is an X5 diesel. Since purchasing the vehicle new both nox sensors (before and after catalytic) have failed. I searched the internet and found others who have had multiple nox sensor failures on other BMW diesel models. The second, most recent, nox failure happened to be immediately after the car was serviced (oil, def fluid, vehicle check) was performed. All service since new was performed by the BMW dealership. BMW said the nox failure was not as a result of the service. Replacement of the nox sensor was $1,100. I can provide all service records from BMW if they are needed. Thank you for your assistance.

While driving in a highway approx 70 mph, warning light came on; "engine too hot. Drive moderately". Had ti be towed. Electric auxiliary pump is bad. The 6 cylinder model should also be under the same recall/warranty as the 8 cylinder X5. Please include in recall!.

Engine malfunction light - car suddenly loses significant power. This continues to be an ongoing problem despite we have spent over $10. 000. 00 and frequent servicing of the car. On at least one ocassion the car loss total power and was able to be driven. Most of the engine has been rebuilt but the problem continues.

Vehicle mileage 56,341mi. Vehicle engine would crank but not start after coming out of business while running errands. Dash warning message "engine malfunction" was present. Codes read via generic obd2 device were p10e4, p10f5,p10e5,b2aaa. These codes are related to the valvetronic system in the engine. Checked related fuses and no problem. Had to get vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer diagnosed that the valvetronic system error. Vehicle was first reprogrammed and issue remained. Valvetronic system was replaced due to dtcs that led them to believe eccentric shaft was stuck. Talking with the technician the eccentric shaft was not stuck and he assumed the actuator\ motor had failed. Per BMW instructions the entire system was replaced though. Technician stated that he has done many replacements of valvetronic systems and the parts were already in stock which raised a flag to me. The engine was reassembled and the engine would still not start. There were faults left in the engine control unit. Apparently the engine control unit was damaged by actuator\ motor that was drawing high current. (confirmed by BMW service engineer) engine control unit was replaced and reprogrammed and engine is now reported to be in operational condition. BMW and dealer has discounted the service and provided a loaner vehicle but based on information from the technician this entire repair could possibly be a recallable item as it can leave the end user stranded and with a healthy repair bill with a vehicle that is not too far out of warranty. Repair bill has been uploaded.

Engine bulkhead covers are broken due to extreme heat. Per TSB sib-51-34-11 by BMW, this can cause corrosion inside the engine. BMW should cover this repair free of charge.

I was driving 50 mph hour and engine halted. The engine light came on and quickly lost power. The vehicle would then only go 40 mph and had very little power.

There is a recall campaign 11v-521: replace athe auxiliary coolant pump for turbocharger for the BMW e70 yet when the dealer check my VIN # this recall is not listed. My vehicle need a new coolant pump and I have to pay for it?.

Shortly after starting the car it went into safe mode when I was on a busy road with a 55 mph speed limit which was under construction and reduced to one lane with no shoulder or place to safely pull over. Thus, I was in a dangerous situation and also obstructing traffic and putting other drivers at risk as well.