BMW IX problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 113 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the BMW IX (2022–2025). The 2024 IX has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
113
Recalls
12
Model years
4
Worst year
2024

Complaints by model year

302022372023332024132025
NHTSA complaints per BMW IX model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst BMW IX years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2024 BMW IX — 33 complaints, 13 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2023 BMW IX — 37 complaints, 11 crashes; top problem: Airbags
  3. 2022 BMW IX — 30 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (30 complaints).

Every BMW IX model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 IX135031Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2024 IX33132104Electrical System
2023 IX37110612Airbags
2022 IX3030011Electrical System

Most common BMW IX problem areas (all years)

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    36 complaints
  • Electrical System
    31 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    15 complaints
  • Airbags
    13 complaints
  • Brakes
    13 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    12 complaints
  • Steering
    10 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    9 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the BMW IX received by NHTSA each month.

BMW IX recalls

  • Recall 25V395000Jul 23, 202571,286 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V470000Jul 16, 2025136 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025

    Risk: Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V449000Jun 28, 202369 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V409000Jun 7, 202311,180 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024

    Risk: A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V295000Apr 26, 202331 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V079000Feb 14, 202315,803 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V026000Jan 25, 20233,431 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V944000Dec 20, 202214,086 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V741000Oct 5, 20221 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: The gear weld seam could break, resulting in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V541000Jul 27, 2022367 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V483000Jul 7, 20226,930 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V240000Apr 13, 20223,166 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology