2012 BMW 750LI Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 58%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2012 BMW 750LI, 58% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 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.
“Rough idle,stalls at stops, shaking. Every time vehicle is taken into Bmw of ontario for one problem it comes back with a different issue, I believe Bmw of ontario is purposely damaging items on my vehicle that isn't covered under warranty so I'll pay them out of pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #11173199, filed 2019-01, 85,000 miles“The car engine was caught on fire in the parking lot. After driving from my house (about 3 miles), the car was parked in the mall. I went in the shopping mall for 10 minutes, and I went outside. My car was on fire. Fire department came, and he broke the hood to put out the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10731930, filed 2015-07, 60,000 miles“When entering the on ramp to merge onto the highway. I accelerated to merge into traffic and car vibrated violently and would not accelerate. I continued to press the accelerator but nothing happened and a message appeared on the display. Now, I'm stuck between the on ramp and the highway with a tractor trailer rapidly approaching. He barely has enough space to merge to his left and avoids rear ending me.this could have been catastrophic. I continued to press the accelerator and nothing happened. I put my hazards on and quickly read the message. It read, maximum engine output not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863691, filed 2016-05, 36,970 miles“Well at the 60k mile mark the motor was blown, come too find out many cars this same model and year are having similar issues... The suspension has been changed a couple times now and the fuel pump went bad... The car burns oil Bmw says this is normal I find that very hard to believe... The motor went out while driving and actually leaving the Bmw dealership how ironic”
NHTSA complaint #11184487, filed 2019-03, 63,000 miles“This car experiences multiple drivetrain malfunction codes, looses power at intervals when driving, leaks oil from seals which creates white smoke from both the exhaust pipes and from underneath the hood. It also has a rough idle and every so often, the check engine light comes on. Bmw should be ashamed of themselves for having these ongoing problems with their cars in this day and age.”
NHTSA complaint #10669259, filed 2014-12, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10211851Mar 1, 2022This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, "N63 Customer Care Package." The…
- 10178991Jul 1, 2020N63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT - BATTERY SERVICE BENEFIT - RETROFITS/ REPLACEMENTS: This Service Information bulletin applies to: Class vehicles in operation on the road (Applicable…
- 10172479Feb 1, 2020LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and…
- 10167978Oct 1, 2019N63 ENGINE VEHICLES: CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR ENGINE OILCONSUMPTION/BATTER. What's New: The short-term extension window of one (1) year/12,000 miles from date of the…
- 10167977Oct 1, 2019N63: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS/REPAIRS (VERSION 12.0). What's New: Engine Timing Chain Guide Pre-Inspection (with Valve Stem Seal Repair) instruction…
- 10165276Aug 1, 2019While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational…
- 10163992Jul 1, 2019N63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR OIL CONSUMPTION AND BATTERY DRAIN - OVERVIEW This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 29 18 dated October 2018.
- 10163991Jul 1, 2019N63T ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated January 2018. Engine starts poorly…
- 10163026Jun 1, 2019N63 ENGINE: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should…
- 10161555May 1, 2019Service Information May 2019 Engine Electrical Systems B12 19 19 Technical Service. On the affected vehicles a DME software error prevents the Check Control Message (CCM) "Low…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 BMW 750LI
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 750LI
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.
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