2012 BMW X5: check engine light

Filed Dec 12, 2025 · Electrical · WI

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the interior lights flickered on and off. The failure was intermittent. The contact later received an extended warranty notification for the foot well. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinders #3 and #4. The contact was informed that the failure was not related to the extended warranty program. The contact was informed that ignition coils and plugs in cylinders #3 and #4 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 13, 2025 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed coolant leaking from the lower end of the engine compartment with the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed May 5, 2022 · Engine · CT · fire

2012 bmw x5. Consumer writes in regard to illuminated check engine light. The consumer stated the vehicle experienced an engine fire. The vehicle was parked in the garage, at the home of the consumer. The home was damaged. The vehicle was not included in recall 21v907000. The vehicle had various engine issure prior to the failure. The failures included a fluid, on multiple occasions the check engine light illuminated, and the vehicle experienced a burning smell. The enfine failures were due to faulty nox sensors, oil filter gasket and filter cap needed to be replaced, faulty scr active tank, defective door handle causing low voltage, glow plug failure, and faulty metering unit.

Filed Mar 11, 2022 · Body, Engine · 113,951 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated temporarily. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that the hood warning light had been illuminated for approximately 2 months, even though the hood was securely closed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that no issues were found; however, the independent mechanic advised the contact that a hood sensor might have failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,951.

Filed Jun 3, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · WA

The DPF exhaust emissions system failed. BMW dealership refused to replace only replaced a holding tank. That code was not shown. The x5 left shop with a engine light and emissions failure. Independent shop scanned car explained diesel dpf system has failed and is under warranty.. dealership refused to fix. Car runs sluggish, engine warning keeps coming on and take to service. ... The egr cooler failed. The independent shop confirmed codes. Exhaust smell in cabin, reduced power, sluggish, and car goes into LIMP mode while I was driving on the freeway. The shut down of power caused me to almost crash into on coming lane of vehicles at highway speed. Engine light on and warning of engine failure and car stuck in limp mode . System says to take to dealer. . Please help as the dealer will not warranty or recall repair, even though I am under 100,000 miles and there are multiple recall and manufacturer extension warranty for these specific repairs. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Feb 14, 2021 · Engine · 70,200 miles · MD

Cel light came on. The decoded code is p2457. The egr module needs to be replaced as per the technician

Filed Jan 15, 2021 · Engine · 63,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the road got out to look under the hood. The contact noticed that the fan belt was missing. The vehicle was towed to the dealer courtesy automotive center 2520 cohasset rd, chico, 95973, (530) 345-9444 where the tension belt was replaced. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v550000 (steering, engine, and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. ## VIN failed ## 2012 bmw x5 ## *ln*dt*jb*dt

Filed Nov 24, 2019 · Fuel system · 120,895 miles · CO

While driving home on the most dangerous highway in colorado, my vehicle suddenly went from doing 75mph to 50mph during traffic hour, almost causing my vehicle to get into an accident, with my family in the car. So very dangerous. The engine light and the engine malfunction message came on. I was able to merge off the highway and have my car and have a mechanic take a look at it. The error code is p15df (high pressure fuel pump). I did some research on this and found that bmw had been taken to court on this safety issue. Bmw had recalled 1000's of bmw's for this exact same issue. I wrote to bmw customer relations and their response basically is that my car's VIN does to qualify for this recall. I stated to them that it should be recalled because it has the exact same problem as the 1000's that were recalled. In reality they do not want to pay for it. I feel that my vehicle should be recalled to include 1000's of other x5's, before someone is killed.

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 105 miles · PA

I purchased my bmw last year it had 89,000 miles on it I went to get a oil change and 2 weeks later I was driving on the highway and the car just went from 65 miles to 40 miles the big engine light can on and now I cant go over 50 miles so incantvgetbin the high way can someone plz tell.what yo do I need some answers

Filed Aug 10, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 97,000 miles · TX

My car has pcv heater check engine light code coming on and off. Bmw is forced by the federal safety agency to do recall on bmw car fire but only cover up to production model thru december 2011. My car has june 2012 production, the pcv heater valve check engine light has been on and off from last year, I had replaced HVAC heater valve (wrong diagnose for part specific from my mechanic) but now I find out there is a recall for it, but not covering my year. Please advise me if the federal safety agency can make bmw extend the recall year coverage? Thank you.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Engine · 90,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine and egr system indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bmw of kansas city (816‑895‑6228, located at 1200 w 104th st, kansas city, mo 64114) where it was stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2019 · Engine · 117,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle's computer system shut down and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to automaster bmw (3328 shelburne rd, shelburne, vt 05482, (802) 985-8411) where it was diagnosed that the knock sensors, catalytic converter, and computer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 117,000.