2012 BMW X5 fuel system problems
The 2012 BMW X5 has 30 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
30
Fuel System complaints
8%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND BMW SERVICE CENTER TOLD ME THE SENSORS IN THE PASSIVE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID TANK FAILED AND ENTIRE TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. BMW EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE ACTIVE TANK, BUT NOT PASSIVE. THINK ITS RIDICULOUS THAT ONLY ONE TANK IS COVERED WHILE THE PASSIVE IS NOT.…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 BMW X5 have?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 2012 BMW X5 fuel system — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.