2012 BMW 740LI Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 BMW 740LI, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 BMW 740LI Sedan. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle backfired which resulted in the vehicle exploding. The drive train malfunction warning light was illuminated. There was black smoking coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle and caught fire. The contact was able to jump out of the vehicle and sustained a sprained ankle and mental trauma. The fire marshals extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11446913, filed 2022-01, 185,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 BMW 740LI
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 740LI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology