2012 BMW X5 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,106miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2012 BMW X5, 1% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,106 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.
“The events leading up to the failure, when backing out of garage the front right tire blow up for no apparent reason, air escape from a hole in side wall from the rim. _________________________ the failure, how often it occurs, its consequences; and, tire have hole in the sidewall, air escape, no driving on this tire. Pull back in to garage, remove the right front whell from the car and take to a tire dealer for evaluation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11109938, filed 2018-07, 147,156 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Bmw X5 equipped with bridgestone dueler tires, size: 275/40/r20 (na). While reversing out of a driveway, a loud abnormal noise was heard. The contact noticed that the front passenger tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire repair service where the failure was diagnosed as normal wear and tear. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the failure was due to normal wear and tire. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 147,056. The tire failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11110528, filed 2018-07, 147,056 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147136May 1, 2015Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen…
- 10148318May 1, 2014Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Functional Changes. INFORMATION There has been a disruption in the production and supply chain of certain electronic components. These events…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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