2012 BMW 7-Series

Recalls

1 recall names the 2012 BMW 7-Series. Newest first.

• Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger

  Apr 10, 2012NHTSA 12V1610002,846 vehicles

  BMW IS recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, X5 sav, and X6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

  Remedy

  BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. the safety recall began on april 30, 2012. owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine1
2. Seat belts1
3. Unknown or other1
4. Wheels1

Latest complaints

• Apr 16, 2019CA
  Engine

  Low engine oil comes on every few months and I have to add oil at that time. I don't know where the oil IS going but level IS down to minimum. this has been going on for the past two years, since I purchased the car.

• Aug 30, 2013IL200 mi
  Seat belts · Unknown or other · Wheels

  On or about the above date, I tried to drive my new car in 2 inches of snow,up a moderate grade. despite the traction control and having brand new tires, the vehicle was unable to move anyway but sideways. The vehicle was unfit for its purpose and use. complaints to the dealer and manufacturer have been ignored.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11008105Only fuel nozzles with the recommended specified diameter for diesel engine passenger vehicles can beinserted into the filler neck. Most fuel stations have their diesel fuel pumps fitted with this recommendeddiameter fuel nozzle. However, if the vehicles filler-neck misfuelling protection system has been disabled, or the incorrectdiameter fuel nozzle has been installed on the diesel fuel pump, the vehicles diesel fuel system can becontaminated by filling the diesel engine vehicle with gasoline. If the diesel fuel system has been contaminated with gasoline, follow the repair guidelines below:
• 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
• 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
• 10247567Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
• 10245422Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
• 10244242Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
• 10215025Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
• 10215024The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
• 10058483BMW: procedural information on the installation of fuel system low pressure sensor and not correctly installed will lead to failure of low pressure sensor and metal supply line. Model 2008-14.
• 10058164BMW 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, series sedan, X3, 4, 5, 6, M4: regarding airbag warning light seat occupancy detection may or may not be on.
• 10057568BMW: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25.
• 10057527BMW: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up IS low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *
• 10057341BMW: malfunction warning light for engine IS illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination.
• 10057338BMW: on certain vehicles, engine timing chain should be checked for early stages of wear, and a repair solution should be provided. Updated 9/25/15. Updated 10/6/15.
• 10057337BMW: due to debris entering oil passage of engine, it will knock and lose power, during cylinder head mating surfaces and cleaning of engine block after repair to engine.
• 10057336BMW: new service program procedure IS now available regarding the brake fluid, tire pressures, lock/striker adjustments for trunk or tailgate, battery, exterior lighting.
• 10056099BMW: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.
• 10054641BMW: an erroneous message, from oil level sensor, indicating oil service IS due, after traveling a short distance. Model F15, F13, F12, F10, F07, F06, F02, F01. No years listed.
• 10052366BMW: on some activehybrid (3,5,7), the high voltage battery IS cooled by refrigerant and IS regulated by expansion valve at base of battery and it can become stuck in open position, either permanently or intermittently. Models F02H, F10H, F30H. No model years listed.
• 10052365BMW: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, ABS and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84.
• 10052359BMW: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. Models F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71. No model years listed.
• 10052012BMW: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This IS causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis.
• 10052011BMW: fuel tank pressure. Check engine light may illuminate with a fault code of 19401b. This light indicates that the pressure may be low as opposed to ambient.
• 10051970BMW: high battery discharge warning: battery needs replacement. The "high battery discharge warning" will illuminate on the central information display (cid). Updated 05/13/2013 updated 11/1/13.
• 10049679BMW: if bsd communication IS disrupted, oil level sensor data IS no longer received by dme. Bsd communication fault(s), after repairs are shortly set, requires removal of ignition harness from cylinder head cover. All models. No model years listed.
• 10049439BMW: vehicles needs diagnosing for N63 misfire faults when service engine soon lamp IS illuminated. Lack of diagnosing engine or fuel system could cause incorrect diagnosis and repeated repair attempts. No models or model years listed.
• 10049319BMW: while maneuvering at low speeds, movement between surface contacts of swivel bearing and wheel bearing, can cause clicking noises. Models E70, 71, F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, and 13. No model years listed. Updated 11/1/13.
• 10046859BMW: due to damaged seal ring, during assembly, engine oil IS leaking from engine oil pump volume control valve gasket seal ring. Models E70, E71, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13. No model years listed.
• 10045300BMW: cruise control IS operating at 40 miles per hour, when high voltage battery discharges, due to possibly installed incorrect or non approved size tires and wheels on vehicle.
• 10043862BMW: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. Models 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. Updated 11/2/12.
• 10043689BMW: after a few miles or several thousand miles, check control message, hybrid malfunction, may appear after programming of software for vehicle.
• 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10034574BMW: check control message displayed; turn signals flash fast. Intermittently or permanently, a bulb out check control message IS displayed, together with the turn signal flashing fast. Updated on 11/8/2013.

Every BMW 7-Series model year

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