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ProblemsByVin Index / 2012-BMW-750I / COMPLAINTS
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2012 BMW 750i owner complaints

9 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Listed by category, newest first within each section.

engine 4 complaints shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
10/03/2018 24,850 mi ODI #11133130.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 BMW 750i. After charging the vehicle, the "engine compartment hot" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,850.

08/23/2018 ODI #11121840.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 BMW 750i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v248000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of ontario (1350 auto center dr, ontario, ca 91761, (909) 906-4000) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

07/26/2020 116,000 mi ODI #11341512.0

Vehicle consumes large amounts of oil. Most oil burns and releases from the exhaust when driving.. Engine requires a replacement from BMW.

03/02/2023 82,000 mi ODI #11509904.0

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 750I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling rough. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was making an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a timing chain failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

powertrain 3 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
10/15/2021 56,000 mi ODI #11436892.0

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 750I. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic, a wildfire began to approach his vehicle. The contact then stated that white smoke obstructed his vision on the highway. As the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled with the transmission disengaged message on the instrument panel. The contact restarted the vehicle three times before the transmission re-engaged and the contact was able to escape the thick smoke that had covered his vehicle. The contact called the dealer and spoke to a service advisor who stated that the heat from the fire caused the vehicle to stall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred him back to the dealer for an inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximate

06/04/2019 ODI #11217885.0

There is white smoke that is coming out of the back pipes of the car. The car is burning through oil. I am putting a quart in every 2 -3 weeks. My mechanic said that it is having the same problems as the 2009 model. The 2009 750i has been recalled to fix the engine problem and I have a 2012 model. The smoke comes out when I am driving not when it is stationary on the city street, highway or wherever. I don't feel safe. I am going to start driving more distance and I don't want to run out of oil and cause more damage to my car. I don't understand what is happening with the oil consumption. There are other issues surrounding the car. I am not a mechanic. But, I would like to file a complaint. This car was supposed to be in excellent condition when I bought it.

05/30/2022 ODI #11466653.0

Transmission secure vehicle with parking break when stationary. The vehicle jumps from park to neural by its self randomly and pops up with the transmission warning. Heard it's a common problem should be recalled

other 1 complaint shown

03/02/2018 12,000 mi Fire ODI #11075825.0

On january 10th 2018, my BMW (2012, 750i), spontaneously combusted in our garage, under my son's bedrooms, after not being on for 14.5 hours. *bf *tr

electrical 1 complaint shown

02/07/2017 21,083 mi ODI #10950199.0

Dealer reported that moisture entered a waterproof enclosure that houses the brake modulator. Water entered thru a drain hole from the cowl and bypassed a plate meant to keep water out. Once effected by moisture the modulator shut down all functions of the car including the engine while moving. BMW blamed it on partial submersion of the modulator but car was never effected by water/submersion and the dealer agreed that their was no evidence of that and could not find anything to support that condition. Upon repair dealer went to great lengths to try and seal compartment and install diverter that was replaced in the repair to prevent reoccurrence. This is a very dangerous condition that appears to be a manufacturing defect in manufacture on a very limited number of cars made by BMW fo

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-07-26. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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