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Model year

2012 BMW M5

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (0)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (18)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2012 BMW M5 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2012 BMW M5

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Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2012 BMW M5

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    18 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
    • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc…
    • B340714 Oct 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
    • B662419 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
    • B170222 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).
    • SIM010917 Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting reso…
    • SIM010717 Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
    • B340414 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles:
    • B840214 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
    • B650709 Jun 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
    • B520318 Jun 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LIMITED: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
    • B840616 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW ONLINE NON-FUNCTIONAL: CHECK ICC-ID IN ACCOUNT: BMW Online/BMW ConnectedDrive not functional.
    • B650709 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
    • B840314 Jan 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
    • B660814 Dec 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Side View Camera Does Not Display Picture.
    • B513016 Jan 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
    • B110117 Nov 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      N63T AND S63T ENGINE: VALVE SEAL REPLACEMENT: This SI provides a new tool and a new procedure for the N63TU valve seals replacement.
    • B010618 Jan 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      S63T ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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