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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 52 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
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| BMW 5-Series in Sweden Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 20123720 mi | Drivetrain malfunction message, no progress on resolving the issue by dealer yet. | ||
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ireland Jun 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Oct 201351000 mi | Premature wear of suspension. Worn components replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201358280 mi | Sidelight control unit had to be replaced due to intermittent error. Direction Indicator repeater units on front wings filled with condensation and were replaced. | ||
| May 201473160 mi | Upper casings of both rear shock absorbers replaced under warranty as they had disconnected due to perished rubber at top of shock. Corrosion around external rubber door trim surrounding window of driver's door. | ||
| Nov 201488660 mi€50 | Airbag in rear suspension failed and was replaced. | ||
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 560hp 4.4L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in South Africa Feb 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 201640300 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
| BMW 5-Series in Quebec, Canada Jan 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 201741540 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 !!! | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201537000 mi | BMW recall on all N63 engines. Replaced MAF, Turbos, spark plugs, coils, oil sensor, upper oil pan gasket. Replaced Batteey | ||
| Jun 201540000 mi | Dealer replaced injectors from in index 11 to index 12 to address engine misfiring | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201412000 mi | Several fuel injectors leaking and fouled spark plugs. Dealer replaced injectors and spark plugs. | ||
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201320000 mi | Battery replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201422200 mi | All fuel injectors fixed after two were found to be bad. Check engine light came on and engine ran rough. | ||
| Jan 2015 | Battery would not stay charged, only was rated at 55% of cranking amps | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201431620 mi | Battery defective, under warranty | ||
| Feb 201658500 miC $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 | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States May 2015 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Feb 201762000 miUS $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
| BMW 5-Series in Switzerland Feb 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201526540 mi | left side front light washer didn't work and was repaired | ||
| Mar 201749600 mi$200 | Windscreen replacement. It was probably a rock which hit it on autobahn. | ||
| Jan 201858280 mi$4000 | Adaptive headlight on the right side had mysteriously flooded and all electronics of the light cluster had to be replaced. 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
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 201314000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Malfunction | ||
| BMW 5-Series in South Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Battery died. | ||
| Mar 201546000 mi | Speaker blown. Replaced under warranty. Brake system reprogrammed. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201558900 miUS $790 | Valve cover seal | ||
| Oct 201677700 miUS $125 | Map holder in back of front seat had the plastic tabs break. | ||
| Jun 201788125 miUS $546 | Engine oil filter housing --- replaced oil cooler seal at filter housing, oil filter stand gasket and intake man. gasket set | ||
| Aug 201793000 miUS $520 | Noise coming from the timing chain and pulleys --- so replaced | ||
| Dec 201798000 miUS $150 | Bad vibration in the seat. Road Force Balance on the tires fixed it. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Arizona, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201347500 mi | passenger seats leather stitch wear. dealer ordered a new leather to replace. | ||
| Aug 2013210000 mi | The trunk won't close when pressing the button inside of the trunk lid. Dealer fixed it in one day. The trunk won't close when pressing the button inside of the trunk lid. Dealer fixed it in one day. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201314000 mi | Window regulator making noise, slower than other windows. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Mississippi, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2012 | 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 | ||
| Feb 201637000 mi | Fog light lenses had "fogged up" | ||
| Jun 201760000 mi | Rotors were warped again causing vibration. Got new ones for no charge since less than 2 yrs since repaired. (Warranty on the repair) | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States May 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201752000 mi | Had to have corrosion removed from all four chromed factory wheels. Tire bead not seating properly and losing air. | ||
| Dec 201758000 mi | Replaced front Rotors | ||
| Jun 201862000 miUS $1900 | Replaced electrical coolant pump and battery | ||
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Sep 2013 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Apr 201770000 miUS $200 | Tire replaced. But... I was towing a trailer, hit a pothole at 65 mph, and drove 12 miles in heavy traffic before stopping. No loss of control. | ||
| Feb 201886000 miUS $100 | Battery replaced. Dealer blamed error codes on battery but wanted $480 for one. I replaced it myself for $200 | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 20137000 mi | GPS off by 1-2 blocks. BMW recalibrated the gps and installed new maps and is working great. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 201412220 mi | DMTL shorted | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Switzerland Feb 2012 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Feb 20149920 mi | Damaged rear parking distance control detector | ||
| Jan 201827900 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. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 20146000 mi | Fuel pump | ||
| Sep 201616000 miUS $1057 | Navigation and blind spot monitors. Neither fixed. | ||
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States May 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| May 201647000 mi | Interior Cup holder broken | ||
| Jul 201648700 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. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201876231 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 | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 201423700 mi | Alignment problems. Rear tyres worn, front tyres showing a lot of wear after 8K mile. | ||
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Oct 20128200 mi | Computer update to address false reading - engine light and gas cap not closed tightly | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201429300 mi | Thermostat went bad | ||
| Sep 201545000 mi | The Turbo line had to be replaced. It was creating thick blue smoke from tailpipe. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201544000 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. | ||
| Nov 201545300 mi | Muffler support brace disconnected. Brace replaced | ||
2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 215hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Norway Mar 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 201424800 mi | I suddenly got a pedestrian fault message when driving. I delivered the car to the dealer and they told me iit was due to a fault sensor which was changed. | ||
2011.5 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 255hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Hungary Nov 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 201218160 mi | 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. | ||
| Nov 201330460 mi | Car displayed that it needs to be refilled. It was losing cooling water just before its 2 year warranty period after approx. 52,000kms. Finally it was repaired at the dealer. | ||
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