Model year
2023 BMW iX
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 38 complaints for the 2023 BMW iX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive, and 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (12), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 77–86 MPGe combined and 39.0–43.5 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $900–$1,000, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
25V395000 · Jul 23, 2025
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.
25V470000 · Jul 16, 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.
23V449000 · Jun 28, 2023
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…
23V409000 · Jun 7, 2023
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.
23V295000 · Apr 26, 2023
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…
23V079000 · Feb 14, 2023
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
23V026000 · Jan 25, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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…
22V944000 · Dec 20, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
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.
22V741000 · Oct 5, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
22V541000 · Jul 27, 2022
Do not drivePark outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
2 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
38 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 12, fire flag on 0, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iX M60 (21 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 76 | 80 | 77 | 43.5 | 288 | $1,000 |
| iX M60 (22 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 77 | 80 | 78 | 43.0 | 274 | $950 |
| iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 86 | 87 | 86 | 39.0 | 324 | $900 |
| iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 82 | 84 | 83 | 40.7 | 305 | $900 |
| iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 86 | 85 | 86 | 39.3 | 315 | $900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 BMW iX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.