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2012 BMW 740liProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2012 BMW 740li, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-067 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 10, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 BMW 740li has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Engine
1Firerelated1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 BMW 740li 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 740li 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 740li median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 BMW 740li safety ratings
2012 BMW 740 LI 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What 740li owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED OF 55 MPH, A WARNING SOUNDS (DINGS) AS MY CAR READS DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION AND IT REDUCES SPEED. IT ALSO SAYS (READS) DRIVING COMFORT RESTRICTED AND IT STOPS AUTOMATICALLY AS I'M DRIVING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 740LI. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THEN LUNGED FORWARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED OFTEN. DURING THE FAILURE, THE "POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTIONING" MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED.…
DRIVETRAIN SIGNAL CAME ON LIGHT IN CAR STARTED TO TURN ON AND OFF GEARSHIFT BECAME REAL COLD STARTED TO SLOW DOWN ONLY ALLOW TO GO 50 MPH
Own a 2012 740li?
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