This car experiences multiple drivetrain malfunction codes, looses power at intervals when driving, leaks oil from seals which creates white smoke from both the exhaust pipes and from underneath the hood. It also has a rough idle and every so often, the check engine light comes on. BMW should be ashamed of themselves for having these ongoing problems with their cars in this day and age. *js
2012 BMW 750Li owner complaints
24 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 3 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.
powertrain 5 complaints shown
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 BMW 750li. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine and power train warning indicators illuminated as the vehicle began to shake and white smoke came from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle continued to shake. The vehicle was restarted however, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle began to shake again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The technician replaced the fuel injector however the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on four separate occasions, for the same failure but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,
The engine malfunctioned in my car while driving and is a safety hazard to myself and others on public roads with multiple engine parts identified by the manufacturer to be defective. The car sporadically stops operating with full power and there have been several reports of instant engine failure while driving. BMW issued what they have called the n63 customer care package on dec. 29, 2014 to address failures on the engine regardless of warranty and mileage, but have denied this service for my vehicle. The defective engine is in the following vehicles: f01 and f02 (7 series sedan)' produced from 3/2009 to 6/2012 f04 (active hybrid 7)' produced from 4/2010 to 6/2012 f07 (gran turismo)' produced from 9/2009 to 6/2012 f10 (5 series sedan)' produced from 3/2010 to 7/2013 f12 (6 seri
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 I have to pay $ 9,600 for the parts and the labor work. [xxx] stated my car did not qualify and I had to pay 45% .I believe I was ripped off because I believe there was nothing wrong with my engine and the transmission was only $3,318 and now he charging me so much money. I am very disappointed only because when I took the car in march 2019 he could had gave me a price and not four months later. I told him why would he fix the engine if I didn't qualify for a free one and why not call me and te
When entering the on ramp to merge onto the highway. I accelerated to merge into traffic and car vibrated violently and would not accelerate. I continued to press the accelerator but nothing happened and a message appeared on the display. Now, I'm stuck between the on ramp and the highway with a tractor trailer rapidly approaching. He barely has enough space to merge to his left and avoids rear ending me.this could have been catastrophic. I continued to press the accelerator and nothing happened. I put my hazards on and quickly read the message. It read, "maximum engine output not available." so, I turned the car off and restarted it, and it worked fine for a few hundred feet until I tried to accelerate. It did the exact same thing but this time it allowed me to creep along at 35 MPH. I
engine 5 complaints shown
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 appeared again. Upon checking the coolant reservoir, the coolant was again topped however, the same warning light illuminated along with the drive train malfunction warning message. The contact then discovered that there was a leak coming from the auxiliary water pump. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 18v248000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was first towed to his residence and a few days later towed to long beach BMW (1660 e spring st, long beach, ca 90
The car engine was caught on fire in the parking lot. After driving from my house (about 3 miles), the car was parked in the mall. I went in the shopping mall for 10 minutes, and I went outside. My car was on fire. Fire department came, and he broke the hood to put out the fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 BMW 750li. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle shook violently, stalled, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
I have only 20000 miles . After 35 MPH engine start shaking .has no power and check engine control its on.its not firs time. I know it's problem with fuel ingectors. I thing BMW has to fix this problem for free . It's not only my car.
2012 BMW 750li. Consumer writes in regards to high oil consumption. *smd the consumer stated he had to add oil frequently. *jb
electrical 3 complaints shown
I went outside and started my car, locked it and came back inside to grab a few things. Approximately five minutes later someone was banging on my door and ringing the doorbell. When I answered they said they had already call the fire department. My car's engine compartment was engulfed in flames and undercarriage covers were also burning. The rear bumper and light assemblies were melting. The doors were stuck windshield exploded and srs systems had activated. Fire department said it was electrical fire. USAA said it is a total loss and the electrical fire was in the engine compartment. My vehicle was parked on the street in front of my house and been driven the evening before and parked in front of my house. I have plenty of pictures.
Drove car at approximately 8:30 p.m. Car was left in the garage for the night. At 3:35 a.m. Was awaken by my dog and smelled smoke, strongest in the area of the garage. Once extinguished by firefighters the car was pulled out. The left front number, headlight, and adjacent structures were melted. Extensive fire damage and smoke damage in the garage, and a lesser degree in the house. Cause of fire origin was not determined, but the car was not excluded. Concerned that this could be related to the auxiliary cooling pump issue noted in 2010 and 2011 models. *tr
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.
steering 2 complaints shown
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 BMW 750li. While driving 70 MPH, the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled off the main highway, turned off and restarted the engine, but the gear shifter failed to move. The manufacturer was called and informed the contact that the vehicle would have to be towed to the dealer (brian harris BMW, 12336 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70817, (225) 754-1200) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact was awaiting the diagnostic results from the dealer. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 BMW 750li. While driving 30 MPH, the contact's air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the contact's girlfriend grabbed the steering wheel. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to checkered flag BMW (5225 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23462, (866) 414-7820) where it was diagnosed that new air bags and a new steering wheel were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 60,000.
wheels 1 complaint shown
My pirelli run flat ties only lasted less than 8,000 miles. The front tires are bald! The rear tires have approximately 3,000 miles left. Unacceptable. This is not an issue with my car, but only with the tires. I could not find anywhere on this website to complain about the tires.
tires 1 complaint shown
I have had to replace the two front tires twice for bubbles. The bubbles occur when going over bumps in roadway not pot holes. I have no damage to front rims and my tire shop said that it is a defect in the tire. I also have had a problem with the rear rim cracking. This has occurred twice to the same rim with no damage to the tire. This is a big safety issue and BMW will not acknowledge it as a defect. *tr
brakes 1 complaint shown
The car loses brake at low speeds. This occurs after being in traffic and few stop and go breaks. A google search shows other drivers have experienced the same problem.
other 1 complaint shown
My drive train indicator comes on while I am driving for a long period of time or if I hit the gas too fast it would cause it to come on.
suspension 1 complaint shown
Well at the 60k mile mark the motor was blown, come too find out many cars this same model and year are having similar issues... The suspension has been changed a couple times now and the fuel pump went bad... The car burns oil BMW says this is normal I find that very hard to believe... The motor went out while driving and actually leaving the BMW dealership how ironic