2012 BMW 750LI Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 25%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,637miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 BMW 750LI, 25% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,637 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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Bmw 750LI. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine and power train warning indicators illuminated as the vehicle began to shake and white smoke came from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle continued to shake. The vehicle was restarted however, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle began to shake again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The technician replaced the fuel injector however the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10779831, filed 2015-10, 43,274 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175267Apr 1, 2020Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10160272Apr 1, 2019N63T CCM "LOW OIL LEVEL" NOT DISPLAYED. Drivetrain Malfunction Warning is illuminated and DME fault code 1C4002 (Engine oil level: too low) is stored. Customer complains that…
- 10135021Feb 1, 2018N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear: Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. When verified, the engine oil residue can…
- 10142929Jan 1, 2018CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds…
- 10146757Sep 1, 2017Service Action: Replace the Flexible Disc on the rear driveshaft. The flexible disc (giubo) that connects the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may crack. Excessive angular…
- 10149237May 1, 2017Service Action: Replace the Flexible Disc on the rear driveshaft. The flexible disc (giubo) that connects the rear driveshaft to the transfer case may crack. Excessive angular…
- 10146576Mar 1, 2017?Service Action: Replace the Flexible Disc on the rear driveshaft What's New: ? A new Plus Code labor operation has been added. Refer to the Warranty section. This Service…
- 10150967Jan 1, 2017?Service Action: Replace the Flexible Disc on the rear driveshaft Please perform the Service Action procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
- 10146821Sep 1, 2016CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 01 12 dated June 2015. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at…
- 10151302May 1, 2016N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear of the Engine and Transmission Bell Housing. Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 BMW 750LI
14 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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