| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 146 repairs.
2012 BMW X5 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (93%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 36580 mi C $31 |
Hatch was making creaking noise. Problem still not fixed |
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 302hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21700 mi | Controller aluminum trim had buckled. Controller needed to be replaced. |
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3300 mi | Lift gate making a hollow noise. Dealer put felt tape on the rear portion of the gate. Noise is not as noticeable but not gone. When I asked why car rattles at traffic stop, they said it was normal. Rental X5 made the same noises. |
| Went in to rectify lift gate rattle and roll noise. Took 3 appointments so far. |
| 100120 mi US $300 |
Rear floor pan had standing water after snowfall. B-Pillar drains were cleaned and problem has not returned. |
| 42000 mi | bad rattle in rear iDrive screen badly scratched. Dealer attempted to clean, but didn't fix the issue |
| 14000 mi | A creaky rear lift gate which the problem has reappeared and will be looked at again at next service. |
| 18200 mi | Rear lift gate creak. |
| 19900 mi | Rear lift gate repair previously not fixed correctly. Dealer service manager rode with me and diagnosed the issue. Lower rear portion of the lift gate was too tight and causing the upper gate to creak. Adjusted |
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73000 mi | Front passenger door panel loose near door lock pin. |
| Wind deflector for Sunroof repaired |
| 43400 mi | Leak in drain valve from sunroof damaged computer for transmission. Had to order part from back east. |
| 31820 mi | glove box door trim replaced |
| 51460 mi | Same bad design with the glovebox peeling back |
| 59520 mi | replacement of roof rails from painting peeling - under warranty bc of extended warranty |
| 26000 mi | problem with the telescoping steering wheel |
| 27700 mi | On passenger seat, the leather seat would have a circular bulge on the side. This just make it look ugly. The dealer stated BMW warranty does not cover wear and tear item. |
| 11500 mi | Leak developed in the dome light near to the windshield. There is a TSB on the issue but we had to return a second time to get something replaced entirely. |
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