How many recalls does the 2012 BMW X5 M have?

The 2012 BMW X5 M has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 BMW X5 M has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2012 BMW X5 M?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2012 BMW X5 M Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 BMW X5 M has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 47,806 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18V248000 2018-04-18 47,806 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman,…

Consequence

If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second…

Complaints by component

ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Car has 62000kms, fully serviced at dealer only! Engine rumbled to a halt while I was on the highway. Several people reporting same issue. Dealer claims seized engine/timing chain. These same model cars with the n63 engines have a recall, this model has a turbo attached from factory and wasnt…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-05-08

“"electric auxiliary water pump for turbocharger recall" after I've shut the engine off there is a loud gurgling, bubbling noise under the hood. Over the past 7 weeks the noise has progressively gotten worse. A local bmw mechanic explained it is an auxiliary water pump for the turbos. I went to my…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-07-24

“I was driving my 2012 x5 when an engine malfunction- reduced power came up, since the vehicle started overheating I immediately stop and call a tow truck to take my car to the bears bmw, after the dealer made me change the ivm and the dme it came back to a water pump malfunction that was creating…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-06-06

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 BMW X5 M as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.