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2012 BMW 5

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2024468 · manufacturer campaign 11 83 24RC

13 August 2024

Transport Canada lists: 2 2014–2016 · 3 2012–2016 · 4 2014–2016 · 5 2012–2016 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises you to park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs are completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the water pump and electrical connector. The dealer will also install a shield on the connector.

78,381 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2015343

30 July 2015

Transport Canada lists: 2 2015 · 3 2014–2015 · 4 2015 · 5 2012, 2015 · and 13 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles, which were parked at the port of entry in Halifax during the ice storms in February 2015, may have been exposed to excessive standing water and salt for an extended period due to this isolated environmental incident. Certain MINI models could have corrosion at the starter motor power supply cable connectors, which could lead to the inability to restart the engine following an engine shutdown by the start-stop (MSA) system, increasing the risk of crash causing injury in a traffic situation. On certain BMW models, the lubrication of some internal components within the steering rack may have been exposed to excessive water or salt which could result in higher than normal steering effort or steering binding, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. In addition, electrical wires and/or connectors in all affected vehicles may have been exposed to water or salt, which could lead to increased electrical system resistance, and increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Owners should contact their selling Retailer regarding this recall. Affected vehicles will be inspected. Some vehicles will be taken out of service immediately and owners will be provided with temporary transportation until a new replacement vehicle is available. All other vehicles are cleared of this safety concern and may continue to be driven until a new replacement vehicle is available. Due to potential concerns about long term vehicle quality, all affected vehicles will ultimately be removed from service.

2,966 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2014127

10 April 2014

Transport Canada lists: 1 2010–2012 · 3 2010–2012 · 5 2010–2012 · X 3 2010–2012 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, housing bolts for the variable camshaft timing system could break, allowing camshaft timing to deviate. If this occurs, the engine would revert to "limp home mode", limiting available engine power. This could increase the risk of a collision causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace affected bolts.

20,022 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2013330

27 September 2013

Transport Canada lists: 3 2013–2014 · 5 2012–2013 · X 1 2013–2014 · X 3 2013–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in manufacturing could result in a loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. If this were to occur, the vacuum pump could fail, causing a loss of power assist to the braking system. This could cause increased stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a camshaft seal disk locking ring.

9,406 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

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Common questions

Does the 2012 BMW 5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2012 BMW 5. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.