2012 BMW X5 Service and Repair Manual

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2012 BMW X5 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • xDrive50i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • M Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive35d Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive30i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive35i Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 4.4L 4395CC 268Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 4.4L 4395CC V8 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.0L 2979CC l6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.0L 2993CC l6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 BMW X5 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #12V01900023/01/2012Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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 TRANSM

Consequence

IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK AND DOES NOT USE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHI

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAF

NHTSA #20V01600015/01/2020Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDri

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until this remedy is performed. BMW will notify owner

NHTSA #20V01700015/01/2020Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDr

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only th

NHTSA #12V26700013/06/2012Component: STEERING

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. DUE TO A MACHINING ERROR OF THE STEERING GEAR SURFACE, POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK.

Consequence

LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMP

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE O

NHTSA #17V02000010/01/2017Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registere

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners

NHTSA #17V13800002/03/2017Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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 ActiveHyb

Consequence

If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall b

TSB #11032735

The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

TSB #11016414

This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy w

TSB #11015849

The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

TSB #11014417

The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

TSB #10249027

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

TSB #10249437

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

TSB #10247567

Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: press

TSB #10245422

Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is notic

Showing the 8 most recent of 279 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20150711Component: SUSPENSIONCrash reported1 injured

I WAS HIT BY A CAR TURNING LEFT IN FRONT OF ME. LEFT FRONT SIDE AND DOOR HIT. WHEEL KNOCKED AT ANGLE UNDER CAR. STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BURNED MY RIGHT HAND WHEN IT DEPLOYED.

20150711Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

I WAS HIT BY A CAR TURNING LEFT IN FRONT OF ME. LEFT FRONT SIDE AND DOOR HIT. WHEEL KNOCKED AT ANGLE UNDER CAR. STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BURNED MY RIGHT HAND WHEN IT DEPLOYED.

20150711Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported1 injured

I WAS HIT BY A CAR TURNING LEFT IN FRONT OF ME. LEFT FRONT SIDE AND DOOR HIT. WHEEL KNOCKED AT ANGLE UNDER CAR. STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG BURNED MY RIGHT HAND WHEN IT DEPLOYED.

20131008Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported1 injured

THE VEHICLE REVERSE UNEXPECTEDLY RESULTING IN CRASHING THE OWNER WHEN UNLOADING GROCERY. THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE IN HOSPITALIZE AND UNDERWENT SURGERY. THE OWNER BROKE BOTH OF HIS FEMUR BONES AND RIGH

20131008Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported1 injured

THE VEHICLE REVERSE UNEXPECTEDLY RESULTING IN CRASHING THE OWNER WHEN UNLOADING GROCERY. THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE IN HOSPITALIZE AND UNDERWENT SURGERY. THE OWNER BROKE BOTH OF HIS FEMUR BONES AND RIGH

Showing the 5 most serious of 373 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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