Model year
2026 BMW iX
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name iX for 2026. Under the matched names IX XDRIVE45 and IX XDRIVE60, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 3 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for IX XDRIVE45 are BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 75–97 MPGe combined and 34.7–44.8 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $800–$1,000, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| IX XDRIVE45 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| IX XDRIVE60 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for IX XDRIVE45
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for IX XDRIVE45
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 for IX XDRIVE45
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV BEV 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 xDrive45 (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 94 | 93 | 94 | 36.0 | 312 | $800 |
| iX xDrive45 (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 91 | 88 | 89 | 37.7 | 297 | $850 |
| iX xDrive45 (22 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 85 | 82 | 84 | 40.3 | 279 | $900 |
| iX xDrive45 (23 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 89 | 85 | 87 | 38.6 | 290 | $850 |
| iX xDrive60 (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 99 | 94 | 97 | 34.7 | 364 | $800 |
| iX xDrive60 (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 92 | 89 | 91 | 37.2 | 341 | $850 |
| iX xDrive60 (22 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 90 | 85 | 88 | 38.5 | 327 | $850 |
| iX xDrive60 (23 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 87 | 83 | 85 | 39.6 | 318 | $900 |
| iX M70 (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 79 | 82 | 80 | 42.0 | 303 | $950 |
| iX M70 (22 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 74 | 78 | 76 | 44.5 | 284 | $1,000 |
| iX M70 (23 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 74 | 76 | 75 | 44.8 | 283 | $1,000 |
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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 2026 BMW iX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.