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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%)
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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (4%)
< $100 (88%)
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. |
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 |
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. |
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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