2012 BMW 5-Series Problems and Repair Histories
2012 BMW 5-Series problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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2012 BMW 5-Series for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2012 BMW 5-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2012 BMW 5-Series problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2012 BMW 5-Series problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW 5-Series Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | BMW 5-Series | 21 5-Series, 8.7 months of data per 5-Series, average 8400 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 5-Series, 8.7 months of data per 5-Series, average 8400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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Repair costs are in local units.
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 14000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Malfunction |
| BMW 5-Series in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 15000 | 0 | passenger seats leather stitch wear. dealer ordered a new leather to replace. |
| BMW 5-Series in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 0 | Car veers off center extremely easily with the slightest crown of the road Car veers off center extremely easily with the slightest crown of the road. Wheels swapped, aligned, computer reprogrammed. Not entirely successful | |
| Dec | 2012 | 5000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 7000 | 0 | GPS off by 1-2 blocks. BMW recalibrated the gps and installed new maps and is working great. |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | Computer update to address false reading - engine light and gas cap not closed tightly |
2011.5 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 255hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Hungary | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 18960 | 0 | Free warranty service w/ oil and filter change. One issue is that the front passanger seat has a noise, when empty. Why? Probable cause: on one or two occasion a man @ 120-130 kg was travelling in it. |
| Jan | 2013 | 22320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in Sweden | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 3720 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 3720 | 0 | Drivetrain malfunction message, no progress on resolving the issue by dealer yet. |
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