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2012 BMW 750I XdriveRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints for the 2012 BMW 750I Xdrive. Most complaints involve engine (11) and power train (7). The EPA rates it 16 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
16mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
18
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$4,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2012 BMW 750I Xdrive as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
18 complaints filed with NHTSA · Aug 2013 – Mar 2023
- Engine11
- Power train7
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Electrical system1
- Service brakes1
- Suspension1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Seat belts1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Engine
11 reports
“The contact owns a 2012 BMW 750I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling rough. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was making an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a timing chain failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.”
Power train
7 reports
“Transmission secure vehicle with parking break when stationary. The vehicle jumps from park to neural by its self randomly and pops up with the transmission warning. Heard it's a common problem should be recalled”
Fuel/propulsion system
1 report
“I HAD TO REPLACE THE GASKETS WHICH COST THOUSANDS AND MY CAR STILL SMELLS LIKE ITS BURNING OIL AND WHEN I PRESS THE GAS THE CAR HESITATES AND I WAS JUST ON THE HIGHWAY TOOK THE CAR TO 70 MILES AND HOUR AND POWERTRAIN MALFUCTION CAME UP AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING MY CAR ON HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT AND AFTER SPENDING ALL THIS MONEY AT BOW REPAIR SHOP STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. I HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR ONLY 2,000 MILES SINCE THE WORK WAS DONE AND STILL PROBLEMS”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
1 version rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Large Cars
- Engines
- 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S6)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i xDrive Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,850 | 555 |
- 16mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 BMW 750I Xdrive as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 11, 2026Vehicle 6043
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2012 750I Xdrive questions
How many recalls does the 2012 BMW 750I Xdrive have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 11, 2026.
What are the most common 2012 BMW 750I Xdrive problems?
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (11), power train (7), fuel/propulsion system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2012 BMW 750I Xdrive get?
The EPA rates the 2012 BMW 750I Xdrive at 16 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026