2012 BMW 750i reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 750i over 15 years — 0 per year. The other 750i years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Turbocharger.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (6 of 9), then Powertrain (3) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2013

The 2013 750i has 7 complaints, 1 per year. The 2012 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2012 BMW 750i. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, gasoline, turbocharger 2018-04-18 · NHTSA campaign 18V248000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

Complaints by component (9 total)

Engine

Powertrain

Electrical system

Service brakes

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Engine · filed 2023-03-02
"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"
Powertrain · filed 2022-05-30
"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…"
Powertrain · filed 2021-10-15
"VEHICLE CONSUMES LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL. MOST OIL BURNS AND RELEASES FROM THE EXHAUST WHEN DRIVING.. ENGINE REQUIRES A REPLACEMENT FROM BMW."
Engine · filed 2020-07-26
"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…"
Powertrain, Engine · filed 2019-06-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2012 BMW 750 I 4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2012 BMW 750 I Xdrive 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
750i	4.4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	15	22	17 MPG	$4700
750i xDrive	4.4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	All-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$5000

Specs and fitment

F01 generation, 2012–2015

Body styles Sedan

Oil 0W-30 , 10 qt capacity

Tire size 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21

Known issues for this generation

Recall 17V379000 covers certain 2013-2015 750i and 750xi vehicles (with 740i/740Li/740Lxi, 750Li/750Lxi, and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7; ~92 units total) that may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies, which can make the vehicle less conspicuous; dealers inspect and replace incorrect assemblies.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 BMW 750i reliable?

What are common problems with a 2012 BMW 750i?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (6 of 9), then Powertrain (3) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2012 BMW 750i more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 750i has 7 complaints, 1 per year. The 2012 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013.

Has the 2012 BMW 750i been recalled?

The 2012 BMW 750i has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 BMW 750i?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2012 BMW 750i with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2012 BMW 750i get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2012 BMW 750i is 16.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US BMW 750i use?

0W-30 With filter, about 10.6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US BMW 750i?

Published US specs commonly list front 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21 and rear 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 245/35R21, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 275/30R21; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 750i?

Recall 19V513000 covers certain 2020 750i xDrive vehicles (with 2019 M850i Coupe/Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5; ~115 units total) where the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached, risking a fuel leak and fire; dealers replace the pumps.