2012 BMW 7 Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 BMW 7 Series, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 BMW 7 Series
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 BMW 7 Series have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 200 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Low engine oil comes on every few months and i have to add oil at that time. I don't know where the oil is going but level is down to minimum. This has been going on for the past two years, since i pu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 16, 2019 · Engine
“On or about the above date, i tried to drive my new car in 2 inches of snow,up a moderate grade. Despite the traction control and having brand new tires, the vehicle was unable to move anyway but side”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2013 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 BMW 7 Series (740Li, 740i, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–17 / 19–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8/12 cyl, 3/4.4/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare BMW 7 Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 7 Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 BMW 7 Series | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 BMW 7 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 BMW 7 Series | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 BMW 7 Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 BMW 7 Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 BMW 7 Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 BMW 7 Series | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 BMW 7 Series | 2 | 8 |
| 2004 BMW 7 Series | 4 | 28 |
| 2005 BMW 7 Series | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 BMW 7 Series | 2 | 29 |
| 2007 BMW 7 Series | 1 | 13 |
| 2008 BMW 7 Series | 1 | 11 |
| 2009 BMW 7 Series | 2 | 9 |
| 2010 BMW 7 Series | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 BMW 7 Series | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 BMW 7 Series | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2012 BMW 7 Series
How do I know if my 2012 BMW 7 Series has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 BMW 7 Series; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V161000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.