Model year
2025 BMW iX
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 13 complaints for the 2025 BMW iX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (4), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (3), BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS (2). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 76–87 MPGe combined and 38.6–44.4 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $850–$1,000, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
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.
Complaints
13 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, 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
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
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 | 75 | 77 | 76 | 44.4 | 284 | $1,000 |
| iX M60 (22 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 75 | 79 | 77 | 43.7 | 285 | $1,000 |
| iX xDrive40 (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 87 | 85 | 86 | 39.3 | 217 | $900 |
| iX xDrive40 (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 84 | 81 | 83 | 40.6 | 211 | $900 |
| iX xDrive40 (22 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 89 | 85 | 87 | 38.6 | 219 | $850 |
| iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 82 | 84 | 83 | 40.6 | 309 | $900 |
| iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 82 | 81 | 81 | 41.4 | 303 | $950 |
| iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 82 | 81 | 81 | 41.5 | 302 | $950 |
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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 2025 BMW iX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.