2012 BMW 740I recalls and problems

The 2012 BMW 740I has 1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2012 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 15 740I model years — 7th most.

1recalls
4complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
30,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Feb 2, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V067000 · 8,752 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.

Risk: If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine2
Electrical System1
Seat Belts1
Seats1
Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2012: 1 complaints201212013: 1 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20142019: 1 complaints20191

2012 vs. other BMW 740I years

2000: 12 complaints20002001: 15 complaints152012: 4 complaints20122013: 1 complaints2014: 1 complaints20142015: 1 complaints2016: 12 complaints20162017: 7 complaints2018: 5 complaints20182019: 4 complaints2020: 1 complaints20202021: 1 complaints2023: 12 complaints20232024: 3 complaints2026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 BMW 740I have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 BMW 740I, the latest from Feb 2, 2017 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 740I?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), electrical system (1), seat belts (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.