2012 BMW 5 Series recalls and problems

The 2012 BMW 5 Series has 0 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2012 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 13 5 Series model years — 8th most.

0recalls

10complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

40,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

NHTSA investigations

Loss of power assist braking

PE13030 · opened Sep 6, 2013 · closed Oct 25, 2013 · led to recall 13V454000

Summary

In a letter dated September 26, 2013, BMW Group submitted a safety recall notice to NHTSA identifying a defect condition in the vacuum pump oil supply that may result in loss of power assist braking in 76,191 model year (MY) 2012 through 2014 BMW 3-Series, 5-Series, X1 SAV, X3 SAV, and Z4 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines (NHTSA Recall 13V-454).According to BMW, movement of the seal disk within the camshaft may result in blocking of the oil supply to the vacuum pump, resulting in improper pump operation and loss of power assist braking.On July 11, 2013, BMW initiated a change to the camshaft geometry that prevented the seal disk from blocking the oil port.BMW has not received any braking complaints related to loss of power assist after the design change was implemented in production.The owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to a BMW dealer who will install a locking ring into the camshaft to keep the seal disk in its proper location.BMW expects to begin dealer and owner notification in November 2013 and complete dealer and owner notification in December when the remedy is expected to be available.Based on the actions taken by BMW, this investigation is closed.

2012 vs. other BMW 5 Series years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 BMW 5 Series have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 BMW 5 Series. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 5 Series?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (3), power train (3), tires (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.