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2012 BMW X5 repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (3%)

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2012 BMW X5 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 555hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

48360 mi Replace noisy rear wiper motor. 

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2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

60000 mi

US $700
low battery warning 
38500 mi No cold air from vents. Turned out to be evaporator sensor had failed. Evaporator failure 
46000 mi

US $25
Rear climate control not functional. 
11200 mi Tire pressure monitor repaired 

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2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

78000 mi

US $2732
AM/FM radio and GPS inop. Replaced CIC (car infotainment computer) 
56000 mi detected smell in cabin - dealer identified leaking A/C evaporator and replaced under certified pre-owned warranty 
42000 mi Comfort Access lock on passenger front door did not work Rear entertainment system did not work 
63000 mi

US $50
Electronic parking brake malfunctioned 
81000 mi Comfort Access door lock not functioning. Dealer attempted to replace, but installed wrong part. Returned car unfixed and different part on order. 
30100 mi Driver seat power side bolster was not functioning properly. 

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2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

24800 mi GPS Anetenna faulty/replaced 
59520 mi airbag replacement 
49600 mi

C $250
Rear Brakes worn indicators light came on. Dealer serviced this and discovered the flaw was in the sensor. They repaired with a used sensor part, for which they did not charge me - I paid labour only (plus shop fees). The next day, a new brake warning light came on again, indicating immediate failure. I took it back to the dealer, who replaced the “used” sensor with a new unit, and did not charge me for labour - only the parts (plus shop fees). 
49600 mi this is redundant,,,,I've already entered all this information in another questionaire. 
51460 mi Recall on air bags 
47200 mi Tire pressure monitoring system malfunctio. All tire sensors replaced under warranty. 
24000 mi Replace mirror switch -- was not adjusting passenger side mirror. 
36000 mi Rear and side-view cameras would go out when it rains. 
30000 mi Battery went dead. Jump started but would not hoped a charge. Battery replaced at dealer. After a week, new battery would not hold a charge. Battery replaced again, new alternator installed. 
33800 mi Voice recognition not working well. Confirmed, CIC module replaced. 
19000 mi Minimum brake pad warning message appeared but brakes still functioned fine. Dealer confirmed that it was a faulty brake pad sensor and that brake pads were not worn. They replaced the sensor at no charge under main warranty. 
27700 mi The FM radio would reset to 86 FM in random fashion instead of staying at the radio channel I selected. I brought it in for repair at the dealership. 
3000 mi Parking sensor failure 
6000 mi A short in the telematics unit that caused high battery drain when the car was sitting. 
25000 mi Audio speaker improperly wired, part replaced 

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2012 BMW X5 Electrical Problems

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