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2012 BMW 750liProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2012 BMW 750li, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-248 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.

2012 BMW 750li
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 66%Owner complaints243 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage60kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 24, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 BMW 750li has problems

24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine142
Power train60
Electrical system42
Wheels30
Suspension20
Steering20
Service brakes10
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel/propulsion system10
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2012 BMW 750li 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.

66%repaired · 2019 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 18V-248 · Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles · 31,460 repaired

Risk. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 750li 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 750li median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2012 BMW 750li safety ratings

2012 BMW 750 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 750li owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE LOW COOLANT MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HAD THE COOLANT RESERVOIR TOPPED OFF. THE CONTACT RESUMED DRIVING AND THE WARNING LIGHT…
Complaint 11339584 · Jul 15, 2020 · 110,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WHEN THE ENGINE CUTOFF AND LOCKED UP. OIL LEAK ALL OVER HIGHWAY. ENGINES WAS BLOWN DUE TO FREQUENT OIL LEAKING. WAS PUTTING OIL IN VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
Complaint 11231896 · Jul 15, 2019 · 106,000 miles
MY CAR HAS BEEN AT THE BMW SHOP FOR FOUR MONTHS. THE PURPOSE OF ME TAKING MY CAR TO THE BMW SHOP WAS BECAUSE MY 2012 750LI BMW HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WHEN I GOT THERE [XXX]. STATED THERE IS A RECALL ON THE ENGINE AND HE SAY IT WILL BE FIX. FOUR MONTHS LATER THE MANAGER [XXX] CALL ME AND TELL ME…
Complaint 11229967 · Jul 7, 2019 · 80,000 miles

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