One problem related to loud engine noise has been reported for the 2012 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated that they were alerted to an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contacts husband saw the vehicle was filled with smoke. The vehicle was engulfed in flames ten minutes after being filled with smoke. The fire department was contacted and extingushed the flames. The vehicle was not towed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made not aware of the issue. There were no injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 72000. Kh.