2012 BMW X5 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2012 BMW X5 has 9 recalls, the most serious being the Takata airbag inflators, which can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death. Multiple recalls cover the passenger-side frontal airbag inflators, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why several filings exist. On the fire and fuel side, the fuel pump wiring connector can melt, causing a fuel leak, and the engine may stall as a result. A separate steering gear defect can let power steering fluid leak onto hot engine or exhaust components, also creating a fire risk, while also making the steering noticeably heavier or unresponsive. Two engine-related recalls round out the mechanical concerns: bolts in the variable valve timing unit can loosen or break and cause an engine stall, and on diesel models, a broken idler pulley bolt can cause sudden loss of power steering. On the drivetrain side, the front driveshaft universal joint can wear through water and debris intrusion and stop driving the front wheels, reducing traction. One recall, limited to a narrow production window of xDrive35i models, involves a transmission parking lock that may not fully engage even when the selector shows park, leaving the vehicle free to roll.