repaired · 2026 Q3
Controller: software
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2022 BMW IXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW IX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-470 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 BMW IX has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Electrical system
7Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
5Steering
5Power train
5Vehicle speed control
5Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine
2Service brakes
1Visibility/wiper
55 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 2 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2022 BMW IX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Propulsion system: hybrid management
Risk. An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Risk. A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q1
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Risk. Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Management: software
Risk. An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Propulsion system: traction battery
Do not driveRisk. A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Air bag/restraint control module: 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other IX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the IX median. How we score
'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 BMW IX safety ratings
2022 BMW iX SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 BMW IX, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What IX owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Continually get a power loss error while driving and accelerating. Took to BMW dealership and not able to clear error after having the car for a over month.
Power loss, dash went black and loss of drive power. This failure has occurred twice and I more fully documented each failure to BMW. When was the last time this occurred? August 28th 2. GPS error, vehicle speed limit showed 25 under all conditions while actual speed showed correctly. When was the…
I was traveling on 6/12 at approximately 4:30 AM at around 65 MPH when I received a warning message something to the effect of “emergency system malfunction - vehicle will now stop”. I lost all throttle and the vehicle slowed to a stop. Due to the lack of other vehicles present at the time, I was…
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