2012 Bmw X5
The Verdict
The 2012 Bmw X5 has no owner complaints on file with NHTSA. With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating.
This is the cleanest year on record. Nice pick.
Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
Recalls 2
Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. DUE TO A MACHINING ERROR OF THE STEERING GEAR SURFACE, POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK.
Risk
LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS A...
Reported Apr 10, 2026
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 XDRIVE 35I SPORTS ACTIVITY VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRA...
Risk
IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK AND DOES NOT USE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT ...
Reported Apr 10, 2026
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Under the Hood
Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.
| Year | Body | Brakes | Electrical | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 68 | 10 | 39 | 44 | 15 |
| 2002 | 32 | 6 | 34 | 35 | 8 |
| 2003 | 24 | 2 | 32 | 41 | 14 |
| 2004 | 39 | 5 | 54 | 14 | 15 |
| 2005 | 19 | 16 | 38 | 21 | 9 |
| 2006 | 38 | 38 | 166 | 24 | 13 |
| 2007 | 16 | 25 | 47 | 48 | 7 |
| 2008 | 16 | 17 | 87 | 195 | 18 |
| 2009 | 14 | 14 | 45 | 83 | 5 |
| 2010 | 15 | 1 | 40 | 87 | 4 |
| 2011 | 26 | 4 | 72 | 161 | 44 |
| 2016 | 25 | 2 | 10 | 27 | 6 |
| 2017 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 6 |
| 2018 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 30 | 5 |
| 2019 | 40 | 8 | 59 | 61 | 9 |
| 2020 | 18 | 3 | 26 | 40 | 11 |
| 2021 | 25 | 4 | 21 | 30 | 15 |
| 2022 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 10 |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 2024 | 17 | 80 | 13 | 16 | 8 |
| 2025 | 15 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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