2012 BMW 750i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
70/100
#4 most-complained of 11 750i years
The 2012 BMW 750i has a Complaint Index of 70, ranking 4th worst out of 11 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 9 complaints and 1 recall, with Engine problems making up 67% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 14.5 city / 21 hwy
Top 2012 BMW 750i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine6 (67%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (33%)
- Brakes1 (11%)
- Electrical System1 (11%)
- Other1 (11%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine compartment hot warning illuminates unexpectedly after driving.
- Some describe white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes along with high oil consumption, needing a quart added every few weeks.
- One owner reported delays getting parts for the engine and engine cooling recall repair.
- Transmission has been reported to disengage or show a transmission warning while driving, including one case where the vehicle stalled in traffic.
- One owner described the transmission jumping from park to neutral on its own, triggering a warning message.
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 750i a Complaint Index of 70 and a Caution verdict, ranking 4th worst among the 11 model years with data. Engine complaints, at 67% of the total, are the top concern.
- What problems does the 2012 BMW 750i have?
- NHTSA lists 9 complaints for the 2012 750i, mostly involving the Engine (6 complaints, median mileage 53,425) and Transmission & Powertrain (3 complaints, median mileage 56,000).
- Does the 2012 BMW 750i have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 18V248000) covers the electric auxiliary water pump; BMW dealers replace it free of charge. The recall is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2012 750i compare to other model years?
- The 2012 750i's Complaint Index of 70 is higher than 2011 (40, Good) and 2013 (50, Caution), but lower than 2010 (100, Avoid), making 2012 a relatively higher-concern year but not the worst.