2025 BMW IX Problems
Compared with other BMW IX years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Forward collision avoidance (4 complaints).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,546miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 83 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 84 city / 81 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 BMW IX (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2025 BMW IX. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (4) and back-over prevention (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,546 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Brakes2 15%
- Electrical system1 7.7%
- Fuel system1 7.7%
- Steering1 7.7%
Example complaints
Forward collision avoidance: “At low speeds, the cruise control engages, causing the vehicle to accelerate. Stepping on the brake disengages the cruise control as it normally would. I have had this leased vehicle since March 2015. I have reported the issue 4 times to the dealer. Each time they interrogate the computer and tell me there are no errors. I have researched the internet, and there are numerous complaints about this potentially life-threatening issue. Point of interest. This is the same dealer who insisted my BMW 7 Series had nothing wrong when it was burning a quart of oil every ten days. …”
NHTSA complaint #11687045, filed 2025-09Vehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 2025 BMW IX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact depressed the brake pedal to avoid a crash and the vehicle eventually returned to normal operation. The failure had occurred on several occasions. A dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11761953, filed 2026-09, 16,000 milesBack-over prevention (rear camera): “My 2025 BMW iX xDrive50 has experienced three separate random shutdown events while driving in active traffic. These shutdowns occurred without warning and caused sudden loss of vehicle functionality. One of these shutdowns resulted in a rear-end collision. The vehicle has been brought to BMW of Carlsbad three separate times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11708608, filed 2026-01Brakes: “The brake pedal is way to close to the gas pedal, when I apply the brakes I often hit the gas pedal causing the car to jerk forward. I have reported this problem to BMW and to my local dealer. I took the car to the dealer and was told the car is fine. I have been driving for 40 years and have never experienced this problem nor have I ever reported a problem. However I am experiencing this problem on a daily basis. Other cars are at risk when both pedals are pressed at the same time. The car has been inspected at the dealership who found no problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11639340, filed 2025-01Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,092 and 16,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 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 M60 (21 inch Wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 75 | 77 | 76 MPGe | $1,000 |
| iX M60 (22 inch Wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 75 | 79 | 77 MPGe | $1,000 |
| iX xDrive40 (20 inch Wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 87 | 85 | 86 MPGe | $900 |
| iX xDrive40 (21 inch Wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 84 | 81 | 83 MPGe | $900 |
| iX xDrive40 (22 inch Wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 89 | 85 | 87 MPGe | $850 |
| iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 82 | 84 | 83 MPGe | $900 |
| iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 82 | 81 | 81 MPGe | $950 |
| iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 82 | 81 | 81 MPGe | $950 |
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
- 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.
Recall details for the 2025 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. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11036435Aug 22, 2026Other or unknown. Fastening Elements Return
- 11036379Aug 20, 2026Steering. “Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.
- 11036382Aug 12, 2026Electrical system. A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utlized for the vehicle interior.
- 11034462Jun 11, 2026Electrical system. During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.” will appear. In addition, the…
- 11034454Jun 6, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. The vehicle will no longer move when put into gear. There may also be loud noise coming from the HEAT*(electric drivetrain)/Rear axles.
- 11034463Jun 5, 2026Electrical system. Charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a Level 2 AC high-power chargingstation, or with a Level 3 DC charging station. Charging may start normally but can interrupt…
- 11034467Jun 4, 2026Electrical system. The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors
- 11032742May 7, 2026Engine. After starting up the vehicle, a distinct, constant, “humming” noise can be heard from the right area of the instrument panel.
- 11031564Apr 23, 2026Steering. “Groaning” noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.
- 11030312Mar 16, 2026Electrical system. After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the “Automate My Habits”function no longer work.
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 2025 BMW IX have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2025 BMW IX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 BMW IX is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 4.
Has the 2025 BMW IX been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How efficient is the 2025 BMW IX according to the EPA?
The EPA rates the 2025 BMW IX (iX xDrive40 (21 inch Wheels), Electric) at 83 MPGe combined, 84 city and 81 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 2025 BMW IX reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,546 miles and the middle half falls between 9,092 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.