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2012 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 64 repairs.
2012 BMW 5-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 3720 mi | Drivetrain malfunction message, no progress on resolving the issue by dealer yet. |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 560hp 4.4L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 40300 mi | Turbocharger coolant hoses leaking. They were replaced under Motorplan. |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41540 mi | Extreme oïl consumption (without leak), 1 liter/1500 km. nothing to do except changing engine. Cheaper to an oïl reserve !!! in the trunk. BMW Canada is saying that this is normal !!! |
| 12000 mi | Several fuel injectors leaking and fouled spark plugs. Dealer replaced injectors and spark plugs. |
| 37000 mi | BMW recall on all N63 engines. Replaced MAF, Turbos, spark plugs, coils, oil sensor, upper oil pan gasket. Replaced Batteey |
| 40000 mi | Dealer replaced injectors from in index 11 to index 12 to address engine misfiring |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58500 mi C $700 |
TSB for N63 Customer Care Package. After the initial work was completed the check engine came on due to a VANOS exhaust fault. This was subsequently repaired at no charge |
| 22200 mi | All fuel injectors fixed after two were found to be bad. Check engine light came on and engine ran rough. |
| 62000 mi US $210 |
Drivetrain Malfunction (DTM) when entering the on-ramp to the highway. This also triggered a CEL (Check Engine Light) and a P0306 Code (Cylinder 6 Misfire). The 550i also went into limp-mode on the highway on the way to the dealership for service. After a diagnostic test, and 3 days at the dealership, it was diagnosed a defective HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump), it was replaced under special warranty. |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 375hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58280 mi $4000 |
EGR system was leaking exhaust fumes. A faulty part was replaced. |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 58900 mi US $790 |
Valve cover seal |
| 88125 mi US $546 |
Engine oil filter housing --- replaced oil cooler seal at filter housing, oil filter stand gasket and intake man. gasket set |
| 93000 mi US $520 |
Noise coming from the timing chain and pulleys --- so replaced |
| 62000 mi US $1900 |
Replaced electrical coolant pump and battery |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26060 mi | DMTL shorted |
| 6000 mi | Fuel pump |
| 27900 mi $2000 |
Engine overheating warning. Had to stop the car. Left the car to roadside assistance who delivered to dealership. Dealership replaced water pump and thermostat. |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 76231 mi | Coolant level sensor was sticking, fault read low coolant level when level was fine. Initially replaced sensor, worked for a week then same fault. Replaced whole reservoir, no problems since Tech said level sensor that moves up and down in the reservoir had buildup not allowing it to move freely and got stuck in the low position. Covered under CPO warranty with $50 deductible |
| 48700 mi | Car was repaired at last trip, but new problem started. Car loses power and would now accelerate above 80mph Turbo connection to the engines was not properly connected and got lose. It took a hour to fix or reconnect the turbo. |
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44000 mi | The turbo charger had a slight oil leak on the exhaust side that caused a plum of blue/white smoke on cold startup. The turbo oil line components were replaced. Problem fixed. |
| 45300 mi | Muffler support brace disconnected. Brace replaced |
| 8200 mi | Computer update to address false reading - engine light and gas cap not closed tightly |
| 29300 mi | Thermostat went bad |
| 45000 mi | The Turbo line had to be replaced. It was creating thick blue smoke from tailpipe. |
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