Shudder at low speed while turning. This is an issue which I observe since an year.
2012 BMW X5: shudder or vibration when accelerating
5 of the 271 complaints about the 2012 BMW X5 describe shudder or vibration when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Shudder or vibration when accelerating by model year
- 20261
- 20231
- 20227
- 20212
- 20202
- 20193
- 20151
- 20131
- 20125
- 20113
- 20081
What owners say
The vehicle shudders /learches while turning during low speeds. Transfer case issue which has not been addressed by bmw.
I have a 2012 bmw x5 with about 70k miles on it. About 12-18 months ago, I started noticing issues with shudder/shake when turning at low speeds. I mentioned it to bmw service but they told me that they don't see any issues. About 4-5 months back when I complained again, this time they told me that there is an issue. The issue is with the transfer case. They said it's a very expensive repair and told me the original parts+labor runs at over $7,000 but I can get a refurbished part at around $3,200. For a vehicle like bmw, I didn't expect it to have such major issues soon after the warranty ended. I did some research and I see so many individuals reporting the exact same issues with bmw x5 in that time range. I hope bmw will accept the problem and issue a safety recall for it so we, the customers, don't have to pay for such a major issue with the car. After this experience, I have decided not to buy anymore bmws and have been recommending the same to others.
Vehicle shudders and makes loud noises while turning. Took it to a mechanic and found out that this was a transfer case failure and a result of bad engineering in general. There are several other similar complaints on this website and also on other model years of the same model. The transfer case replacement is estimated to cost $6500. Others online have reported transfer cases falling off while driving! This entails a significant safety risk and one that the manufacturer appears to be aware of. Bmw needs to repair this as soon as possible to avoid further endangering customers' lives.
Shudder or vibration felt on steering with front wheels turned to right or left. Vibration felt when moving forward from a stop position or backing up with front wheels turn to either side. I initially thought it was the tires but it is getting worst even with the new tires.
Service bulletins that may apply
- N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear:
- Clicking noise from front axle
- Repairing transfer case actuator (vtg servo-motor).
- N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear of the Engine and Transmission Bell Housing
- Front Propeller (Drive) Shaft: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles
- Vibration or Shudder from Driveline when Accelerating from a Stop
- Driveshaft Technical Service
- Inspect Front Driveshaft
Related recalls
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.
- Risk
- If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V138000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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 transmissions parking lock may not occur even if the p position has been selected and is displayed.
- 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 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 12V019000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 BMW X5 shudder
Is shudder or vibration when accelerating a common problem on the 2012 BMW X5?
5 of 271 owner complaints about the 2012 BMW X5 (2%) mention shudder or vibration when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2022.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 BMW X5?
There are 2 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 BMW X5
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