2012 BMW 740 LI problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2012 BMW 740 LI have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 BMW 740 LI. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2012 BMW 740 LI get?

The 2012 BMW 740 LI has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway).

2012 BMW 740 LI at a glance

Safety recalls1

Combined20 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 BMW 740 LI recalls 1

Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint NHTSA Campaign #17V067000 · 02/02/2017

BMW 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, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and bre…

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 BMW 740 LI MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg

City17 mpg

Highway25 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,100

EPA size classLarge Cars

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Forced inductionTurbocharged

Passenger volume115 cu ft

Cargo volume14 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 BMW 740 LI costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,500

Fuel only$20,500

Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

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2012 BMW 740 LI — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 BMW 740 LI have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 BMW 740 LI. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2012 BMW 740 LI get?

The 2012 BMW 740 LI has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.