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2012 Bmw 740i Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 6 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2012 Bmw 740i

The 2012 Bmw 740i shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
6
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Bmw 740i (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Bmw dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V067000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Bmw 740i

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Seat Belts
2
Engine
1
Electrical System
1
Visibility
1
Engine And Engine Cooling
1
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Bmw 740i — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 7 complaints 2012 6 complaints 2013 1 complaints 2014 1 complaints 2015 1 complaints 2016 12 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2013, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Bmw 740i

Is the 2012 Bmw 740i reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Bmw 740i has 1 recall and 6 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2012 Bmw 740i have?
The 2012 Bmw 740i has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Bmw 740i?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Bmw 740i are: Seat Belts, Engine, Electrical System, Visibility. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Bmw 740i safe to buy?
The 2012 Bmw 740i has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Bmw 740i should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Bmw 740i are: 2010, 2013, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.