BMW iX

Electric Compare
No owner reviews yet for the BMW iX

Own one? Be the first to share how it's held up — your review helps the next buyer.

Create a free account to review Takes a minute. Already have one? Log in.

Common problems

No problems reported yet for this model with these filters.

Create a free account to report a problem Takes a minute. Already have one? Log in.

Reviews

Create a free account to add your review Takes a minute. Already have one? Log in.

No reviews yet for these filters.

Create a free account to review Takes a minute. Already have one? Log in.

Community discussion

Filter:
Create a free account to post Takes a minute. Already have one? Log in.

No discussion yet for these filters. Start the conversation — ask a question or share what you've learned.

Create a free account to post Takes a minute. Already have one? Log in.

Official safety data

NHTSA

Recalls 12

Show 7 older recalls Show fewer recalls
  • Feb 2023 Air Bags 2023 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.

    Applies to BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V079000

  • Jan 2023 Back Over Prevention 2023 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…

    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.

    Applies to BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 23V026000

  • Dec 2022 Electrical System 2023 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.

    Applies to 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.

    NHTSA campaign 22V944000

  • Oct 2022 Electrical System 2023 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.

    Applies to BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 22V741000

  • Jul 2022 Electrical System 2023 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.

    Applies to BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 22V541000

  • Jul 2022 Electrical System 2023 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…

    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.

    Applies to 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.

    NHTSA campaign 22V483000

  • Apr 2022 Air Bags 2023 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.

    Applies to BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50, and iX M60 vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 22V240000

Complaints 38

Owners have filed 38 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2023 BMW iX. 0 mention a fire and 12 a crash.

Airbags 12 Other 10 Collision avoidance 8 Electrical system 7 Powertrain 3 Speed control 3

“I am reporting an incident involving unintended vehicle movement/acceleration in my 2023 BMW iX xDrive50. BMW of North America inspected the vehicle and claims no defect was found; however, they refuse to provide the Event Data Recorder (EDR) data or diagnostic logs used to reach that conclusion.…”

NHTSA complaint #11706089 · 2023 model year · Electrical system · Dec 2025

“2023 BMWiX with sudden acceleration issue upon parking. Vehicle has been subject to recall for unintended activation of cruise control upon parking and a software update was supposedly issued by BMW and yet this occurred to me today causing front end collision and lots of damage to my car. Not hurt…”

NHTSA complaint #11689535 · 2023 model year · Body/structure · Sep 2025

“I was driving a 2023 BMW iX and attempting to park in front of a retail store in a strip mall parking lot. I was gently pressing the brake while trying to park in a space on the right. Then, suddenly, my car accelerated forward at high speed, crashing into the store's entrance door. This is clearly…”

NHTSA complaint #11594044 · 2023 model year · Other · Jun 2024

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — official recalls and owner-filed complaints, shown as reference data, separate from KnownCars community posts. Had one of these problems yourself? Create a free account and post it.