NHTSA — Engine Problems

3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,479 miles

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2012 BMW 740 engine problems

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2012 BMW 740 Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 162019

740

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Palm Springs, CA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 142019

740

  • 115,438 miles
I pulled in to my home to discover that my BMW was leaking oil after taking it to a BMW service center they diagnosed and indeed I had an oil leak from the gasket housing seal car was still operating fine until I turn the car on one morning and it just keep stalling being stuck and constant idle the oil is smudge all over the engine compartment and I can't drive without vapors and fumes being present in the vehicle

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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problem #1

Oct 242017

740

  • miles
Engine over heat, lost power in the middle of the road while crossing across the road. Got message saying this contact service center immediately.

- Plano, TX, USA

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