2022 BMW IX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2022 BMW IX, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2025-11“Intermittent and sudden Changed Steering Effort warning on dash every 2-3 vehicle starts. Steering effort is very noticeably increased. This is a known issue among all BMW iX owners, easily inspected, and BMW has swept this problem under the rug for too long and quietly replaced all the steering racks when the warning pops up. Fortunately for many, they're under the factory warranty. Unfortunately for me, I have had my car less than 2 years, and barely over the factory warranty on mileage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11601602, filed 2024-07“The steering rack on my under 2 year old BMW iX with ~21k miles needed to be replaced. The vehicle displayed an intermittent warning about increased steering effort and to contact my service center. Upon taking it in they diagnosed it as a steering rack issue. Before taking it in, internet searches suggest many other owners of 2022 BMW iXs are having similar failures for the last several months. Steering failure could easily cause a crash and significant injury or death if it happened at the wrong time. Having the rack fail on a car this new is worrisome.”
NHTSA complaint #11587303, filed 2024-05Related service bulletins
- 11036379Aug 20, 2026“Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.
- 11020909Jul 8, 2025A 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…
- 11014505Feb 20, 2025A 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…
- 11012081Dec 6, 2024Delivery stop: replace steering gear – i20
- 11008990Oct 11, 2024A 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…
- 11006727Aug 19, 2024A check control (CC) message (‘Steering behavior. Drive moderately. Have it checked by the nearest servicepartner.’) will light up and there will be a noticeable reduction in…
- 11000504May 22, 2024When starting, a Check Control message will be displayed (“Steering behavior. Drive slowly and have this checked by the nearest Service Provider”) with a noticeable reduction in…
- 10252132Mar 28, 2024When starting, a Check Control message will be displayed (âÂÂSteering behavior. Drive slowly and have this checked by the nearest Service ProviderâÂÂ) with a noticeable…
- 10245376Nov 16, 2023The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
- 10242701Aug 1, 2023The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 BMW IX
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 BMW IX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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