2012 BMW 7-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 BMW 7-SERIES
The 2012 BMW 7-SERIES has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Seat Belts (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 BMW 7-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 BMW 7-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 2,846 vehicles.
Recall 12V161000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 2,846 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 BMW 7-SERIES
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW 7-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 PURCHASED THE CAR.
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 SIDEWAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS UNFIT FOR ITS PURPOSE AND USE. COMPLAINTS TO THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN IGNORED.
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 SIDEWAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS UNFIT FOR ITS PURPOSE AND USE. COMPLAINTS TO THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN IGNORED.
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 SIDEWAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS UNFIT FOR ITS PURPOSE AND USE. COMPLAINTS TO THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN IGNORED.
Safety Rating for the 2012 BMW 7-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 BMW 7-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 BMW 7-SERIES
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 BMW 7-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIB650414 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
BMW 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, SERIES SEDAN, X3, 4, 5, 6, M4: REGARDING AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION MAY OR MAY NOT BE ON. *LJ
SI-B63-02-10 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DISPLAYED; TURN SIGNALS FLASH FAST. INTERMITTENTLY OR PERMANENTLY, A BULB OUT CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED, TOGETHER WITH THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHING FAST. *PE UPDATED ON 11/8/2013. *KB
SI-B63-02-10 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
BMW: CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE DISPLAYED; TURN SIGNALS FLASH FAST. INTERMITTENTLY OR PERMANENTLY, A BULB OUT CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED, TOGETHER WITH THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHING FAST. *PE UPDATED ON 11/8/2013. *KB
SIB-13-07-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR, CAN LEAD TO AN INTERNAL FAILURE DUE TO INCORRECT OPERATION AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED. MODELS F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SIB-61-23-12 — TIRES
BMW: CRUISE CONTROL IS OPERATING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCHARGES, DUE TO POSSIBLY INSTALLED INCORRECT OR NON APPROVED SIZE TIRES AND WHEELS ON VEHICLE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 BMW 7-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 7-SERIES
- 2007 BMW 7-SERIES — 18 complaints
- 2008 BMW 7-SERIES — 16 complaints
- 2009 BMW 7-SERIES — 17 complaints
- 2010 BMW 7-SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2011 BMW 7-SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2012 BMW 7-SERIES (current)