2012 BMW 5 Series Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2012 BMW 5 Series, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bmw 550xi, normal driving, tire pressure indicator came on, car became unstable. Parked vehicle and observed large bubble in front right tire sidewall had split, causing rapid deflation. No road hazards were involved, mechanic states that these tires get sidewall bubbles all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10534315, filed 2013-08, 7,200 miles“Three tire bubbles, first at 11,000 miles, two more at 12,000. Original tires on Bmw 535xi sport. Goodyear eagle ls-2 runonflat 245/40r19 Bmw quickly replaced four tires with michelin, at prorated cost, so they know the problem. Tires must be recalled for safety!!!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10520720, filed 2013-06, 11,000 milesTires: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 BMW 5 Series
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 5 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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