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BMW 750IModel year report

2012 BMW 750I Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,425miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.4L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 BMW 750I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2012 BMW 750I. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and brakes (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,425 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 326 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 52 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10950199, filed 2017-02, 21,083 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11217885, filed 2019-06

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,083 and 82,000 miles.

0%0–1050%10–250%25–5017%50–7517%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,425 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20172018320192020202120222023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2012 BMW 750I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
750i RWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic152217$4,850
750i xDrive AWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic142016$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 BMW 750I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 326 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 326 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 750I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016868,8000—20—Not enough data
2013748,0001—19—Not enough data
2012940,4251—17—Not enough data
2011689,0001—17—Not enough data
20101093,0001—17—Not enough data
2009768,6001—17—Not enough data
20081798,5002—18—Stable
20073474,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20065796,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All BMW 750I model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 BMW 750I have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2012 BMW 750I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 BMW 750I is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2012 BMW 750I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2012 BMW 750I get?

The EPA rates the 2012 BMW 750I (750i, 4.4L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 BMW 750I reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,425 miles and the middle half falls between 21,083 and 82,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.