2012 BMW X5 fuel/propulsion system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2012 BMW X5 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to you today to report a potential issue with my 2012 BMW X5 3.5i, VIN [XXX] . My vehicle appears to be experiencing fuel wire problems , along with the smell of gas, consistent with those described in recall number 16V-746000. I would appreciate it if you would…”
filed Jun 8, 2025
“Despite replacing brake sensors, brake pads and rotors break wear light illumination on dashboard dealer unable to fix issues At 70000 miles defective exhaust back pressure sensor”
filed Jun 28, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 X5 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 X5 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 X5 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 X5 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 X5 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 X5 | 10 | 15% |
| 2017 X5 | 15 | 21% |
| 2016 X5 | 6 | 9% |
| 2015 X5 | 30 | 20% |
| 2014 X5 | 20 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 BMW X5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.