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2012 Bmw 750IX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2012 Bmw 750IX has 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: abnormal oil consumption. sudden loss of power while driving..

13

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

4 complaints
31%
  • • ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING.
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 750IX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IDLED WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WOULD BACKFIRE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE SOLENOID VALVE, FUEL INJECTORS, CONTROL AIR BU
  • • TOOK VEHICLE TO NEW MOTORS BMW, ERIE, PA BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. WAS TOLD THE SEALS WERE BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BY NEW MOTORS AND PICKED UP 7/1/17. ON 7/8/17 I WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON I 90. FELT A LAPSE IN POWER AND THEN HEARD A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

4 complaints
31%
  • • ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING.
  • • CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A STREET AND SUDDENLY STOPPED MADE A LOUD NOISE VIOLENTLY JERKING UP AND DOWN DRIVE SHAFT WENT THRU THE FLOOR U BOLTS CAME UNDONE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM DAMAGED HAD TO BE TOWED FROM SCENE $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 750IX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IDLED WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. ALSO, WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WOULD BACKFIRE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE SOLENOID VALVE, FUEL INJECTORS, CONTROL AIR BU
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DOORS/LATCHES

1 complaints
8%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 750IX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DOOR LATCH, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. DURING THE SECOND VISIT, THE DEALER REPLACED THE DOOR LATCH AND DOOR LATCH CABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE D
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 750IX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DOOR LATCH, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. DURING THE SECOND VISIT, THE DEALER REPLACED THE DOOR LATCH AND DOOR LATCH CABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE D”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

1 complaints
8%
  • • CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A STREET AND SUDDENLY STOPPED MADE A LOUD NOISE VIOLENTLY JERKING UP AND DOWN DRIVE SHAFT WENT THRU THE FLOOR U BOLTS CAME UNDONE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM DAMAGED HAD TO BE TOWED FROM SCENE $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A STREET AND SUDDENLY STOPPED MADE A LOUD NOISE VIOLENTLY JERKING UP AND DOWN DRIVE SHAFT WENT THRU THE FLOOR U BOLTS CAME UNDONE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM DAMAGED HAD TO BE TOWED FROM SCENE $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

1 complaints
8%
  • • CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A STREET AND SUDDENLY STOPPED MADE A LOUD NOISE VIOLENTLY JERKING UP AND DOWN DRIVE SHAFT WENT THRU THE FLOOR U BOLTS CAME UNDONE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM DAMAGED HAD TO BE TOWED FROM SCENE $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A STREET AND SUDDENLY STOPPED MADE A LOUD NOISE VIOLENTLY JERKING UP AND DOWN DRIVE SHAFT WENT THRU THE FLOOR U BOLTS CAME UNDONE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM DAMAGED HAD TO BE TOWED FROM SCENE $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
DOORS/LATCHES(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
SUSPENSION(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 13 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    ENGINE: ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    TRANSMISSION: ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    DOORS/LATCHES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 750IX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DOOR LATCH, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. DURING THE SECOND VISIT, THE DEALER REPLACED THE DOOR LATCH AND DOOR LATCH CABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE D

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SPEED CONTROL: CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A STREET AND SUDDENLY STOPPED MADE A LOUD NOISE VIOLENTLY JERKING UP AND DOWN DRIVE SHAFT WENT THRU THE FLOOR U BOLTS CAME UNDONE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM DAMAGED HAD TO BE TOWED FROM SCENE $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw 750IX — Year Comparison

How does 2012 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2012
13Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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