Two problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 2012 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. Upon starting the vehicle and while driving, the low coolant level warning indicator illuminated. The contact added coolant to the vehicle, but the warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to global imports BMW (500 interstate n pkwy, atlanta, GA 303369 (800) 294-1853) where it was diagnosed that the oil filter housing gasket needed replacement and the coolant was contaminated due to fractured coolant and oil lines. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made of the failure and stated that the warranty was expired. No further assistance could be offered. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and the dealer and a reduced repair price was agreed upon. The contact also spoke with several unknown BMW dealers who informed him that many other vehicle owners had the same failure and it was a design flaw in the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 59,800.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated that the check engine, brake light, and tire pressure warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pan gasket and power steering pump had leaked and needed to be replaced. The contact had the software updated; however, the power steering pump and oil pan gasket were not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not provided.