Latches, locks and linkagesPart report
2012 BMW X5 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2012 BMW X5, 0% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10159112Mar 1, 2019Preliminary class action settlement: x5 (e70) vehicles with comfort access (option code sa0322) class vehicles.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 18 | 11% |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 BMW X5
Engine
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 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
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 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 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