CarRecallWatchThe 2012 BMW 740LI has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).
2012 BMW 740LI recalls
Rear driveshaft joint may break, causing loss of power
A constant velocity (CV) joint in the rear driveshaft can fatigue and break on certain BMW vehicles.
Most common 2012 BMW 740LI problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Firerelated | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 740LI Sedan. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle backfired which resulted in the vehicle exploding. The drive train malfunction warning light was illuminated. There was black smoking coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle and caught fire. The contact was able to jump out of the vehicle and sustained a sprained ankle and mental trauma. The fire marshals extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact mentioned that the vehicle went through extensive damage that it was unrecognizable. The failure mileage was approxi
WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED OF 55 MPH, A WARNING SOUNDS (DINGS) AS MY CAR READS DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION AND IT REDUCES SPEED. IT ALSO SAYS (READS) DRIVING COMFORT RESTRICTED AND IT STOPS AUTOMATICALLY AS I'M DRIVING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 740LI. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THEN LUNGED FORWARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED OFTEN. DURING THE FAILURE, THE "POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTIONING" MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
DRIVETRAIN SIGNAL CAME ON LIGHT IN CAR STARTED TO TURN ON AND OFF GEARSHIFT BECAME REAL COLD STARTED TO SLOW DOWN ONLY ALLOW TO GO 50 MPH
ENGINE OVER HEAT, LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE CROSSING ACROSS THE ROAD. GOT MESSAGE SAYING THIS CONTACT SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY.
2012 BMW 740LI questions
Does the 2012 BMW 740LI have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 BMW 740LI: Rear driveshaft joint may break, causing loss of power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 740LI?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Engine (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 BMW 740LI has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.