no report yet
Other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
2012 BMW 7 SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2012 BMW 7 Series, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 BMW 7 Series has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Seat belts
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 BMW 7 Series recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other 7 Series year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 7 Series median. How we score
'95'96'97'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 7 Series owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
LOW ENGINE OIL COMES ON EVERY FEW MONTHS AND I HAVE TO ADD OIL AT THAT TIME. I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE OIL IS GOING BUT LEVEL IS DOWN TO MINIMUM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR.
Own a 2012 7 Series?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.