2012 BMW 750Li Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
78/100
#3 most-complained of 10 750Li years
The 2012 BMW 750Li ranks 3rd worst of 10 model years, with a Complaint Index of 78, 24 NHTSA complaints, 3 fires, and 1 recall. Engine problems dominate at 67% of complaints, with median failure mileage around 59,500-60,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 14 city / 21 hwy
Top 2012 BMW 750Li problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine16 (67%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (21%)
- Electrical System4 (17%)
- Other3 (13%)
- Steering2 (8%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
- Brakes1 (4%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
What owners report
- Engine compartment catches fire, sometimes overnight in a garage or shortly after parking, with visible flames and melted front-end components.
- Engine burns oil at a high rate, requiring frequent topping off between fill-ups.
- Vehicle shakes or vibrates at highway speeds around 35-45 mph, accompanied by check engine and powertrain warning lights and white smoke from the exhaust.
- Front tires develop bubbles after hitting bumps and rear wheels crack, despite no visible impact damage.
- Airbag deploys unexpectedly at low speed with no collision, causing loss of vehicle control.
2012 BMW 750Li 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 750Li fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 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 750Li years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 BMW 750Li reliable?
- Compared to other 750Li model years, the 2012 ranks 3rd worst out of 10, with a Complaint Index of 78 and 24 NHTSA complaints, most tied to the engine.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2012 BMW 750Li?
- Engine issues make up 67% of complaints (16 of 24), including reports of fires and high oil consumption, with a median failure mileage near 59,500-60,000 miles.
- Does the 2012 BMW 750Li have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall (campaign 18V248000) covering the electric auxiliary water pump, which BMW dealers replace free of charge.
- Are there fire risks with the 2012 BMW 750Li?
- NHTSA complaints report 3 fires for this model year, several described as originating in the engine compartment.
- How does the 2012 750Li compare to other years?
- The 2011 model year has the highest Complaint Index at 100, followed by 2010 at 89 and 2012 at 78; later years like 2013 (67) and 2014 (56) show fewer reported problems.