Bmw 7-series 2012
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2012 BMW 7-series.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW |
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Are there recalls for the 2012 BMW 7-series?
- There are 6 recall(s) for the 2012 BMW 7-series, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 95869 [USA]: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Recall R/2016/265 [UK]: Front airbags and seat belt tensioners may fail to deploy when needed
Recall R/2018/341 [UK]: Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak
Recall 2018195 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 2016566 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
Recall 2011376 [Canada]: Electrical
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The 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 ho
- B160623 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Engine 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: pre
- B653423 - EQUIPMENT: Customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?S equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
- B660523 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (adcam system) can lead to customer complaints.
- SIM010917 - EQUIPMENT: Shipping 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)
- SIM010717 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The engine?S intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?Eligible usspecification
- SIB-13-04-15 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Bmw: 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. *pe
- SIB650414 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE: Bmw 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. *lj
- SIB-63-11-14 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH: Bmw: 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. *pe
- SIB-16-16-14 - ENGINE (PWS): Bmw: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *
- SIB-16-15-14 - ENGINE (PWS): Bmw: malfunction warning light for engine is illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination. *pe
- SIB-11-16-14 - ENGINE (PWS): Bmw: on certain vehicles, engine timing chain should be checked for early stages of wear, and a repair solution should be provided. *pe updated 9/25/15. *pe updated 10/6/15. *pe
- SIB-11-14-14 - ENGINE (PWS): Bmw: 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. *pe
- SIB-01-13-14 - EQUIPMENT: Bmw: new service program procedure is now available regarding the brake fluid, tire pressures, lock/striker adjustments for trunk or tailgate, battery, exterior lighting. *pe
- SIB-84-03-14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Bmw: 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.
- SIB-12-19-13 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw: 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. *pe
- SIB-64-05-13 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Bmw: 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,
- SIB-34-06-12 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC: Bmw: 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. *pe
- SIB-13-07-12 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS: Bmw: 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.
- SIB-61-13-05 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Bmw: 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. *kb
- SIB-13-01-13 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Bmw: 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. *kb
- SIB-61-03-13 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Bmw: high battery discharge warning: battery needs replacement. The "high battery discharge warning" will illuminate on the central information display (cid). *kb updated 05/13/2013 *js updated 11/1/13. *pe
- SIB-12-18-12 - ENGINE (PWS): Bmw: 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
- SB-1214 - ENGINE (PWS): Bmw: 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.
- SIB-31-01-12 - WHEELS: Bmw: 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. *pe updated 11/1
- SIB-11-08-12 - ENGINE (PWS): Bmw: 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. *pe
- SIB-61-23-12 - TIRES: Bmw: 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. *pe
- SIB-61-02-12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. *pe models 2009-2012 e70, e71, e72, e82, e88, e90, e91, e92, e93, f01, f02, f04, f07, f10, f1
- SIB-61-07-12 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bmw: after a few miles or several thousand miles, check control message, hybrid malfunction, may appear after programming of software for vehicle. *pe
- SIB-11-03-08 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV): Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
- SI-B63-02-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw: 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. *pe updated on 11/8/2013. *kb
Keyfob Information
The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the BMW 7-series 2012 as well as their FCC IDs if available
- RSK-ULK042: 2009-2012 BMW 5 / 7 Series / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 9265973-01 / KR55WK49863/ CAS4 / 315 Mhz (OEM Refurb)
FCC ID: KR55WK49863 - RSK-BMW-HUF-3: 2009-2014 BMW 3 / 5 / 7 Series / 3-Button Smart Key / PN: 9254891-02 / YGOHUF5662 / CAS4 (OEM Refurb)
FCC ID: YGOHUF5662 - RSK-BMW-HUF-4: 2009-2014 BMW 3 / 5 / 7 Series / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 7847229-02 / YGOHUF5662 / CAS4 / 315 MHz (OEM Refurb)
FCC ID: YGOHUF5662 CAS4 - CGD-BMW-433: 2009-2014 BMW 5 / 6 / 7 Series / 4-Button Smart Key / KR55WK49863 / CAS4 / CAS4+ / 433 Mhz (Silver Trim) (AFTERMARKET)
FCC ID: KR55WK49863 - RK-BM-9863: 2009-2016 BMW 3 / 5 / 7 Series / 4-Button Smart Key / KR55WK49863 / CAS4 / 315 Mhz (AFTERMARKET)
FCC ID: KR55WK49863 - RSK-BMW-LC315: 2012-2018 BMW 3 / 5 / 7 Series / 4-Button Smart Key w/ LCD Screen / CAS4 / CAS4+ / EWS5 / FEM / 315 Mhz (AFTERMARKET)
- RSK-BMW-LC433: 2012-2018 BMW 3 / 5 / 7 Series / 4-Button Smart Key w/ LCD Screen / FEM / BDC / 433 Mhz (AFTERMARKET)
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20190415 |
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.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20060105 |
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.