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Vehicle recall 12V019000 · January 23, 2012

2012 BMW X5

Due to a manufacturing error, engagement of the transmission’s parking lock may not occur even if the “p” position has been selected and is displayed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 X5 xdrive 35I sports activity vehicles, manufactured from December 19, 2011, through December 21, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, engagement of the transmission’s parking lock may not occur even if the “p” position has been selected and is displayed.
Consequence
If the driver believes that the transmission is in park and does not use the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away after exiting the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the automatic transmission free of charge. The safety recall began on February 2, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V019000
Reported to NHTSA
January 23, 2012
Filed by
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner notification
February 2, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
6
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Automatic transmission
Recall 12V019000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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