2012 BMW 750Li Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2012 BMW 750Li, 67% of all 24 complaints filed for this year. Owners report engine fires, stalling with violent shaking around 35 mph, and high oil consumption, with a median failure mileage of 59,500 miles. A related recall (18V248000) covers the auxiliary water pump.
- Engine complaints
- 16
- 67% of 24
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 59,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine catches fire while parked or shortly after driving, in some cases requiring a fire department response.
- Vehicle shakes violently and loses power around 35 mph, often with the check engine and powertrain warning lights illuminated.
- White smoke comes from the exhaust or from under the hood along with a rough idle and intermittent check engine light.
- Owners report high oil consumption that requires frequent topping off.
- Engine stalls at stops or fails to restart after the gear shifter becomes unresponsive following a warning light event.
When 2012 BMW 750Li engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 24, 2012, latest Jul 15, 2020.
Engine recalls for the 2012 BMW 750Li
- NHTSA 18V248000Apr 18, 2018Engine47,806 vehicles
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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.
Engine complaints by 750Li model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 201020 (67%)
- 20118 (32%)
- 201216 (67%)
- 20134 (44%)
- 20142 (33%)
- 20151 (50%)
- 20160 (0%)
- 20190 (0%)
- 20200 (0%)
- 20210 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2012 BMW 750Li?
- NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for this model year, which is 67% of all 24 complaints filed for the 2012 750Li.
- At what mileage do these engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2012 750Li is 59,500 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 BMW 750Li engine?
- Yes. Recall 18V248000, reported April 18, 2018, covers replacement of the electric auxiliary water pump on certain 2011-2012 BMW models including the 750Li.
- Did the engine problems cause any fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 2 fire incidents and 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to engine complaints on the 2012 750Li.
- How does 2012 compare to other 750Li years for engine complaints?
- The 2012 750Li's engine complaints make up 67% of its total complaints, the same share as 2010, and higher than 2011 (32%), 2013 (44%), and 2014 (33%).