BMW iX Recalls (2022-2025)
The BMW iX has been the subject of 12 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2022 to 2025 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, air bags, and vehicle speed control. At least one is serious enough that NHTSA tells owners to stop driving the vehicle until it is fixed.
The BMW iX scores 4 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 92% involve a critical safety system, 1 carried a do-not-drive warning, and 58% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 12 campaigns span 4 model years of the BMW iX. The single largest affected 367 vehicles, over electrical system. Some carry a do-not-drive warning, the most serious class of recall, which means NHTSA advises against driving the vehicle until the repair is done. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common iX problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the BMW iX may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
BMW iX recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
BMW iX recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 BMW iX Recalls
1 recall affects the 2025 BMW iX, involving the electrical system.
2024 BMW iX Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2024 BMW iX, involving the electrical system and vehicle speed control.
2023 BMW iX Recalls
12 recalls affect the 2023 BMW iX, involving the electrical system, air bags, and vehicle speed control. One carries a do-not-drive warning.
2022 BMW iX Recalls
11 recalls affect the 2022 BMW iX, involving the electrical system, air bags, and vehicle speed control. One carries a do-not-drive warning.
Every BMW iX recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2022-2024 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 71,286
- Reported
- Jul 23, 2025
- Owners notified
- Aug 8, 2025
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign number 25V395000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2022-2025 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 136
- Reported
- Jul 16, 2025
- Owners notified
- Dec 2, 2025
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign number 25V470000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 69
- Reported
- Jun 28, 2023
- Owners notified
- Aug 23, 2023
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign number 23V449000.
Vehicle Speed Control
- Affected years
- 2022-2024 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 11,180
- Reported
- Jun 7, 2023
- Owners notified
- Aug 2, 2023
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles. The driver may unintentionally reactivate the cruise control system while turning the steering wheel at low speeds, resulting in a sudden increase of vehicle speed.
Risk: A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign number 23V409000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2022-2024 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 31
- Reported
- Apr 26, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jun 22, 2023
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign number 23V295000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 15,803
- Reported
- Feb 14, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 14, 2023
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Risk: A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign number 23V079000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,431
- Reported
- Jan 25, 2023
- Owners notified
- Mar 9, 2023
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign number 23V026000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 14,086
- Reported
- Dec 20, 2022
- Owners notified
- Feb 3, 2023
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Risk: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign number 22V944000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2023 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1
- Reported
- Oct 5, 2022
- Owners notified
- Nov 30, 2022
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle. The transmission final drive gear in the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam.
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.
Remedy: A dealer will replace the electric drive unit, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed November 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign number 22V741000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 367
- Reported
- Jul 27, 2022
- Owners notified
- Dec 23, 2022
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
NHTSA campaign number 22V541000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 6,930
- Reported
- Jul 7, 2022
- Owners notified
- Sep 6, 2022
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign number 22V483000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 BMW iX
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,166
- Reported
- Apr 13, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jun 13, 2022
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50, and iX M60 vehicles. The air bag malfunction indicator light and display message may not illuminate in the event of a problem with the air bag control or pedestrian protection systems, due to incorrect software.
Risk: An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign number 22V240000.
Common questions about BMW iX recalls
- Does the BMW iX have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 12 recall campaigns on record for the BMW iX across the 2022 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, air bags, and vehicle speed control.
- How many times has the BMW iX been recalled?
- The BMW iX has 12 recall campaigns from the 2022 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious BMW iX recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the electrical system, affecting 367 vehicles. NHTSA flagged it as do-not-drive, meaning owners should stop driving the vehicle until the repair is done. A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- Which BMW iX model year has the most recalls?
- The 2023 BMW iX has the most, with 12 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my BMW iX has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.