The 2012 BMW 7 Series has 42 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs: very expensive parts and labor, especially for electronic components and engine-related repairs. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 BMW 7 Series vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 18 7 Series model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2019) to 102 (2002). With 42 complaints, the 2012 7 Series sits abovethe model's median of 24.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 17V067000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535…
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Campaign 18V248000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, Ac…
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation and ownership phase. Long-term owner reports for older generations (e.g., E65, F01, G11/G12) highlight significant concerns regarding high maintenance costs, complex electronics, and…
Owner insights cover all generations of the 7 Series. See the full 7 Series owner picture and every model year.
Used 7 Series listings typically run $17,388–$37,900 across 2012 to 2026 model years.
Compare every 7 Series year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.