Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | −46% | 1 | Collision Avoidance | Good |
| 2024 | 33 | 1.2× | 4 | Electrical | Average |
| 2023 | 38 | — | 12 | Airbag | Limited data |
| 2022 | 31 | — | 11 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median iX year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common BMW iX problems
Latest BMW iX recalls
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction motor › Controller › Software
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.
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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.
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Hybrid management
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.
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.
Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
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.
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the BMW iX should you avoid?
None of the BMW iX years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the BMW iX?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other iX years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common BMW iX problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the driver assistance (36), electrical system (31) and speed control & acceleration (15). Collision Avoidance complaints peak in the 2024 model year.
How many recalls has the BMW iX had?
12 recalls across 2022–2025. The model year with the most is 2023. See all BMW iX recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.