2012 BMW 750I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 750I years
- Not enough data 5th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 750I. That ranks 5th out of 16 750I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 67%), typically at around 53,425 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 9owner 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 750I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 67% | 53,425 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 33% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 21,083 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 21,083 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 BMW 750I recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
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 750I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling rough. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was making an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a timing…
Transmission secure vehicle with parking break when stationary. The vehicle jumps from park to neural by its self randomly and pops up with the transmission warning. Heard it's a common problem should be recalled
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 750I. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic, a wildfire began to approach his vehicle. The contact then stated that white smoke obstructed his vision on the highway. As the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled with the transmission…
Vehicle consumes large amounts of oil. Most oil burns and releases from the exhaust when driving.. Engine requires a replacement from bmw.
There is white smoke that is coming out of the back pipes of the car. The car is burning through oil. I am putting a quart in every 2 -3 weeks. My mechanic said that it is having the same problems as the 2009 model. The 2009 750i has been recalled to fix the engine problem and i have a 2012 model…
Other BMW 750I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 750I | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 750I | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 750I | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 750I | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 750I | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 750I | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 750I | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 750I | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 | 9 | 1 |
| 2011 750I | 6 | 1 |
| 2010 750I | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 750I | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 750I | 17 | 2 |
| 2007 750I | 34 | 4 |
| 2006 750I | 57 | 4 |
| 2005 750I | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 750I?
Owners most often report engine, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW 750I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 BMW 750I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 750I model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.