2012 BMW X5 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,830miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 BMW X5, 1% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,830 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.
“Parking brake malfunction. I parked the car outside a store and engaged the parking brake, on my return the parking brake could not be disengaged and the parking brake malfunction sign showed up. All 4 tires got locked up and I had to get the SUV towed to the dealer. The fix was to replace the parking brake actuator which costed me about $2000. It was very stressful when the SUV got stuck as I had my kid and family with me. Shop had to replace the parking brake actuator and I was told that they have seen this problem show up so frequently recently. …”
NHTSA complaint #11121989, filed 2018-08, 47,000 miles“Electronic parking brake will not release. Unable to disengage parking break even manually. Car is parked in a driveway that has a steep hill and heavy city traffic at end of driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #11140375, filed 2018-10, 84,661 miles“2012 Bmw X5. Consumer writes in regards to various safety recall notices received for vehicle. The consumer stated the engine malfunctioned and required a software update. The vehicle's air springs needed to be replaced. The coolant tank cracked causing coolant to leak from the vehicle. The oil gasket was leaking and needed to replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11024411, filed 2018-04Related service bulletins
- 10146823Sep 1, 2016"PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. Parking brake (EMF) sporadically or permanently fails to engage. Check Control Message (CCM) ""Parking brake failed"" is displayed.
- 10147008Aug 1, 2016"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain…
- 10151262Apr 1, 2016Squeaking Brakes on the Front Axle for the E70 and E71. A squeaking noise can be heard from the front axle during braking. Front axle brake system
- 10059089Aug 1, 2015Bmw - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 30 | 48% |
| 2024 | 90 | 62% |
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 6 | 8% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 | 13 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 8 | 11% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 | 16 | 7% |
| 2007 | 13 | 18% |
| 2006 | 29 | 17% |
| 2005 | 15 | 18% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 BMW X5
92 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW X5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology