Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 BMW 740i has 1 recall, 6 complaints.
1
Recalls
6
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V067000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
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, 3...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2012 BMW 740 I 4 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2019 | ENGINE | LOW ENGINE OIL COMES ON EVERY FEW MONTHS AND I HAVE TO ADD OIL AT THAT TIME. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TH... |
| Feb 14, 2019 | SEAT BELTS,ENGINE | I PULLED IN TO MY HOME TO DISCOVER THAT MY BMW WAS LEAKING OIL AFTER TAKING IT TO A BMW SERVICE CENT... |
| May 11, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WE WERE TRAVELING I-75 SOUTH NEAR GAINESVILLE, FL., AND THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN. WE WERE IN THE F... |
| May 1, 2013 | VISIBILITY,SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 740I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN RESTING HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE DRIV... |
| Mar 25, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 740I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH IN THE RAIN, HE D... |
| Jan 6, 2006 | SEAT BELTS,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ON OR ABOUT THE ABOVE DATE, I TRIED TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR IN 2 INCHES OF SNOW,UP A MODERATE GRADE. DE... |