2012 BMW X5 recalls

10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 4 with a do-not-drive warning. 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

20V016000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement4,007unitsJan 202020V017000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Air bagsFree replacement60KunitsJan 202019V017000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement83KunitsJan 201918V336000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break.Engine & powertrainFree replacement33KunitsMay 201818V248000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.Engine & powertrainFree replacement48KunitsApr 201818V030000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement42KunitsJan 201817V138000 · BMW OF North America, LlcPower Train recallWater and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's…Engine & powertrainFree replacement122KunitsMar 201717V020000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement49KunitsJan 201712V267000 · BMW OF North America, LlcSteering recallBmw is recalling certain model year 2012 x5 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and 2013 x5 and x6 vehicles. due to a…Steering & suspensionFree replacement2,642unitsJun 201212V019000 · BMW OF North America, LlcPower Train recallDue to a manufacturing error, engagement of the transmission’s parking lock may not occur even if the “p” position has been…Engine & powertrainFree replacement6unitsJan 2012