2012 BMW 740i recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 BMW 740i; the most frequently affected component is power train — constant velocity joint. Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about visibility. Among the 11 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints6

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Recalls (1)

Power train — Constant velocity jointCampaign 17V067000 · 02 Feb 2017

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: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 4 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Visibility1 · 25%

Seats1 · 25%

Electrical system1 · 25%

Engine and engine cooling1 · 25%

Seat belts1 · 25%

Engine1 · 25%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 740i. The contact stated that when resting his left knee on the driver's side door, he would inadvertently depress the side view mirror buttons. In addition, the driver's seat would move back and forth independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the…
Visibility · Oct 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

We were traveling i-75 south near gainesville, fl., and the vehicle just shut down. We were in the fast lane and had to struggle to steer it to get it off the hwy. Light came on saying drivetrain malfunction. Dangerous situation. The vehicle had been struck by lightening at 11,000 miles and it shut down while we were…
Electrical system · May 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 740i. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph in the rain, he drove through a puddle of water and the vehicle stalled. The contact tried several times to restart the engine, but the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer and the dealer stated that…
Engine and engine cooling · May 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

I pulled in to my home to discover that my bmw was leaking oil after taking it to a bmw service center they diagnosed and indeed i had an oil leak from the gasket housing seal car was still operating fine until i turn the car on one morning and it just keep stalling being stuck and constant idle the oil is smudge all…
Seat belts · Jun 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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