Model year guide

2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 36 on record.

2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D vehicles on record

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2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D get?

The 2012 BMW X5 Xdrive 35D has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.