2012 BMW X5 Sav recalls

4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

16V071000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.Air bagsFree replacement840KunitsFeb 201614V176000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallIn the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen…Engine & powertrainFree replacement156KunitsApr 201412V550000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time.Engine & powertrainReplacement30KunitsNov 201212V161000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallBmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav…Engine & powertrainFree replacement2,846unitsApr 2012