2022 BMW IX Problems
- Complaints
- 32filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,900miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 111 do-not-drive
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 86 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 86 city / 87 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 BMW IX (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2022 BMW IX. The part named most often is electrical system, with 10 complaints (31% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (7) and fuel system (5). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,900 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 117 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 7 recall campaigns covering the traction battery and 40 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the external/pedestrian alert and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system10 31%
- Fuel system5 16%
- Steering5 16%
- Other or unknown4 13%
- Engine3 9.4%
- Brakes2 6.3%
- Air bags1 3.1%
Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Lane departure (1), Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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 able to get to the side of the road before the vehicle completely stopped. I restarted the vehicle and it seemed to operate normally, but I took the vehicle to the service center to diagnose the problem because it could have caused a serious accident in heavier traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11529008, filed 2023-06Forward collision avoidance: “I have had 6-8 instances where the car takes off and accelerates without my touching the accelerator. It is not full-acceleration but strong enough that if a car was immediately in front of me - I might hit it. Hitting the brakes stops the acceleration and the car then drives normally. In all cases - the cruise control has been off and the unintended acceleration has occurred just after first starting up.”
NHTSA complaint #11488676, filed 2022-10Fuel system: “I ordered BMW ix50 in 10/1/21, got delivered on 05/20/22. Only after 39 days on 06/08/22 and about 1000 miles BMW stopped running and I called BMW roadside assistance to take to the dealership. The car was “fixed” and picked-up back from the dealership on 07/06/22. The reason was given from Gwinnett dealer that “software upgrade” needed and “was fixed”. Again on 7/15 evening when I was coming after getting battery 80% charged, I was driving and the car suddenly died while in motion. I tried to restart the engine but I couldn’t start the engine. Left side hazard light also stopped blinking. …”
NHTSA complaint #11474953, filed 2022-07Steering: “On 11/11 I was driving my vehicle and for the first time ever I received a error message in the vehicle of reduced driver steering. It said driving was still possible but take the vehicle to a dealer for evaluation when possible. This message popped up and went away the rest of the day and first half of the following day. I researched the message and apparently my make year and model have a known issue with the steering rack design that causes it to fail prematurely. …”
NHTSA complaint #11698875, filed 2025-11Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 16,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 BMW IX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 86 | 87 | 86 MPGe | $900 |
| iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 82 | 84 | 83 MPGe | $900 |
| iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 86 | 85 | 86 MPGe | $900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction batteryCovers: BMW IX 2022–2023, I4 2022
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.
- 25V395000Jul 23, 2025Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction motor › Controller › SoftwareCovers: BMW IX 2022–2024, I4 2022–2025, I7 2023–2024 +2 more
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.
- 25V470000Jul 16, 2025Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction batteryCovers: BMW IX 2022–2025, I4 2022–2023, I7 2023–2024
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.
- 23V449000Jun 28, 2023Electrical system › Propulsion system › Hybrid managementCovers: BMW IX 2022–2023, I4 2022–2023, 760I 2023
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…
- 23V409000Jun 7, 2023Vehicle speed control › Cruise controlCovers: BMW IX 2022–2024
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.
- 23V295000Apr 26, 2023Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction batteryCovers: BMW IX 2022–2024, I4 2023
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…
See all 11 recalls for the 2022 BMW IX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 117 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11036456Aug 27, 2026Electrical system. In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21” variant, a quiescent‑current violation mayoccur if the system fails to enter sleep mode. When this sleep error is present, a remote…
- 11036379Aug 20, 2026Steering. “Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.
- 11030059Mar 6, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit)…
- 11029046Feb 25, 2026Engine. There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163…
- 11024207Sep 29, 2025Body and structure. There are two possible situations: When opening either the front and/or rear door, the door window glass does not lower (short drop). When closing either the front and/or rear door, the door window…
- 11022361Aug 26, 2025Electrical system. A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in the failure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.
- 11022358Aug 26, 2025Body and structure. While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “clicking” sound is heard from the driver’s footwell area.
- 11021819Aug 8, 2025Electrical system. When the alarm system is activated and doors are locked, within a short period the doors will unlock, and a “double beep” acoustic confirmation is heard from vehicle.
- 11020909Jul 8, 2025Steering. A check control (CC) message (‘Steering behavior. Drive moderately. Have it checked by the nearest service partner.’) will light up and there will be a noticeable reduction in power steering…
- 11019566Jun 2, 2025Body and structure. Water sloshing is heard in the vehicle’s body when accelerating and braking.
Other model years of the BMW IX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 12,546 | 1 | — | 83 MPGe | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 34 | 350 | 4 | — | 83 MPGe | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 38 | 2,000 | 12 | — | 83 MPGe | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
| 2022 | 32 | 3,900 | 11 | — | 86 MPGe | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
All BMW IX model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 BMW IX have?
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2022 BMW IX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 BMW IX is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 10 complaints (31% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 7.
Has the 2022 BMW IX been recalled?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How efficient is the 2022 BMW IX according to the EPA?
The EPA rates the 2022 BMW IX (iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels), Electric) at 86 MPGe combined, 86 city and 87 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 BMW IX reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,900 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 16,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.