2012 BMW 750Li reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2012 BMW 750Li holds 24 complaints after 15 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 5 750Li years on this site. 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 (14 of 24), then Powertrain (6) and Electrical system (4). Those filings include 3 that report a fire.

Next to 2013

The 2013 750Li has 9 complaints, 0 per year. The 2012 has more 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 750Li. 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 (24 total)

Engine

Powertrain

Electrical system

Wheels

Steering

Suspension

Air bags

Engine and engine cooling

Fuel and propulsion system

Service brakes

Speed control

Tires

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Electrical system · filed 2025-11-24
"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."
Service brakes · filed 2022-05-06
"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…"
Wheels · filed 2020-11-25
"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…"
Engine · filed 2020-07-15
"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."
Unknown or other · filed 2020-04-20

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2012 BMW 750 LI 4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2012 BMW 750 LI 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
750Li	4.4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	14	22	17 MPG	$4700
750Li xDrive	4.4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	All-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$5000

Specs and fitment

Tracked generation(s), 2012–present

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

NHTSA complaints and recalls for BMW 750li vehicles in the tracked years include air-bag, braking (vacuum pump lubrication campaigns such as 13V-454 on related N20 engines), lighting, and electrical themes shared across BMW 3/4/5/7/M lines. Confirm each campaign by VIN; many unit totals span multiple BMW models.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 BMW 750Li reliable?

What are common problems with a 2012 BMW 750Li?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (14 of 24), then Powertrain (6) and Electrical system (4). Those filings include 3 that report a fire.

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

The 2013 750Li has 9 complaints, 0 per year. The 2012 has more complaints per year than the 2013.

Has the 2012 BMW 750Li been recalled?

The 2012 BMW 750Li 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 750Li?

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2012 BMW 750Li with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2012 BMW 750Li get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2012 BMW 750Li 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 750li use?

0W-30 With filter, about 10 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US BMW 750li?

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 750li?