2012 BMW 740LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740LI years
- Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 740LI. That ranks 3rd out of 10 740LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 71,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 BMW 740LI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 60% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 20% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 BMW 740LI recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline:constant velocity joint
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
Risk: If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 740LI Sedan. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle backfired which resulted in the vehicle exploding. The drive train malfunction warning light was illuminated. There was black smoking coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle…
While driving at the speed of 55 mph, a warning sounds (dings) as my car reads drive train malfunction and it reduces speed. It also says (reads) driving comfort restricted and it stops automatically as i'm driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 740li. When the contact attempted to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and then lunged forward. The failure occurred often. During the failure, the "power train malfunctioning" message appeared on the instrument panel. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted…
Drivetrain signal came on light in car started to turn on and off gearshift became real cold started to slow down only allow to go 50 mph
Engine over heat, lost power in the middle of the road while crossing across the road. Got message saying this contact service center immediately.
Other BMW 740LI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 740LI | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 740LI | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 740LI | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 740LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 740LI | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 740LI | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 740LI | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 740LI | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 740LI | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 740LI?
Owners most often report power train, electronic stability control (esc), engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW 740LI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 BMW 740LI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740LI model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.