2012 BMW 750i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2012 BMW 750i has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 7th out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 9 complaints, mostly engine-related (67% share), plus 1 recall covering the auxiliary water pump.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #7 of 16 750i years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 14.5 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2012 BMW 750i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine6 (67%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (33%)
- Brakes1 (11%)
- Electrical System1 (11%)
- Other1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine compartment hot warnings appear during or after driving, with no dealer diagnosis in some cases.
- Owners report heavy oil consumption with white smoke coming from the exhaust, requiring oil top-offs every few weeks.
- A recalled electric auxiliary water pump repair was delayed for one owner due to parts unavailability.
- The transmission has disengaged and displayed a warning message while driving, with the vehicle stalling in traffic.
- One owner reported the transmission randomly shifting from park to neutral on its own.
- A brake modulator failed after water entered through a cowl drain hole, shutting down braking and engine function while moving.
2012 BMW 750i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V248000Apr 18, 2018Engine47,806 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
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.
Remedy: 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.
2012 BMW 750i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 16.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,850
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2012 compared with other 750i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 BMW 750i reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2012 BMW 750i a Complaint Index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th out of 16 model years. Engine problems make up 67% of its complaints.
- What problems does the 2012 BMW 750i have?
- Owners most often report engine issues, including oil consumption and overheating warnings, at a median mileage of 53,425 miles. Transmission and powertrain complaints follow, with a median mileage of 56,000 miles.
- Does the 2012 BMW 750i have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 750i, covering replacement of the electric auxiliary water pump. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Is the 2012 BMW 750i better or worse than other years?
- With a Complaint Index of 60, the 2012 750i ranks worse than years like 2011 (33, Good) and 2013 (40, Good), but better than 2006, 2007, and 2010, which carry Avoid verdicts.