2012 BMW 740i

VIN: WBAKA4C53CC613556

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🚗 Vehicle Identity
Year 2012
Make BMW
Model 740i
Series 7-Series
Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Body Style Sedan/Saloon
Doors 4
🔧 Engine & Performance
Cylinders 6
Horsepower 315
Fuel Type Gasoline
⚙️ Drivetrain
GVWR Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
🏭 Manufacturing
Manufacturer BMW AG
Plant City DINGOLFING
Plant Country GERMANY
🛡️ Safety Systems
TPMS Direct
Front Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Airbags 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

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⚠️ Safety Recalls (1)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT #17V067000

Issue: 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 break.

Risk: If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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🧠 Reliability Intelligence

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
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