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2012 BMW 750IX Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
57%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
56,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 BMW 750IX, 57% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles.

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.

“Car was being driven on a street and suddenly stopped made a loud noise violently jerking up and down drive shaft went thru the floor u bolts came undone and exhaust system damaged had to be towed from scene $10,000 worth of damage”

NHTSA complaint #10892199, filed 2016-08, 56,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Bmw 750IX. The contact stated that the vehicle idled whenever the contact attempted to accelerate. Also, when starting the vehicle, the engine would backfire and the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer repaired the solenoid valve, fuel injectors, control air bushings, and air take box among other repairs; however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer again where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. …”

NHTSA complaint #10924112, filed 2016-11, 50,100 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012457%

Other parts of the 2012 BMW 750IX

Engine
4 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 750IX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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