12 recalls covering model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Certain BMW i4, i5, i7, and iX electric vehicles have a software issue in the electric drive motor. This software may shut down the vehicle's high-voltage system, which causes a sudden loss of drive power while you're driving. BMW will fix this with a software update, either sent over-the-air or done by a dealer, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters have been mailed to affected drivers.
Some high-voltage battery cell modules were not put together correctly, which can put stress on the module frame. Over time, this may cause a battery module to fail. BMW has already mailed letters warning owners about this risk, and will send another notice once dealers can begin replacing the affected battery modules for free.
The high voltage battery's charging unit may not have been manufactured correctly, leaving components inside it improperly connected or assembled.
In certain BMW iX vehicles, turning the steering wheel at low speeds may accidentally reactivate the cruise control system, even though the driver did not intend to turn it back on. If this happens, the vehicle's speed can suddenly increase without the driver asking for it. This unexpected jump in speed can occur while the driver is maneuvering the vehicle at low speed.
On these BMW iX and i4 vehicles, the circuit that monitors the cells in the high voltage battery may have electrical connections that are not properly secured. This can cause the engine to stall. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit to fix the issue.
Some BMW iX and X1 vehicles have a front driver's air bag that may have been built incorrectly. Because of this manufacturing problem, the air bag might not inflate the way it's designed to if the vehicle is in a crash. This means that in a collision, the driver may not get the protection the air bag is meant to provide, since it may not work correctly when it's needed most.
BMW is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. These cars have a system that makes an artificial sound so people outside can hear the vehicle. When the vehicle starts up, the control unit for that sound system may have a fault and fail to make the outside warning sound. Because of that, these vehicles do not meet the federal rule setting a minimum sound level for hybrid and electric vehicles. Dealers will update the sound system software.
Certain BMW i4 and iX electric vehicles have high voltage battery control software that may cause an interruption in electrical power. This means the flow of electricity that powers the vehicle could unexpectedly stop or be disrupted while driving, which can cause the vehicle to suddenly lose drive power.
BMW is recalling a 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle because the transmission final drive gear inside the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam. A dealer will replace the entire electric drive unit to fix the problem, free of charge. Because of the safety risk, BMW sent an interim owner notification letter ahead of the standard notification letter.
BMW is recalling certain iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 electric vehicles. The high-voltage battery that powers the vehicle may be damaged inside, and that damage can cause an electrical short circuit in the battery. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery at no cost to owners. BMW mailed an early letter telling owners about the safety risk, and will send another letter once replacement parts are available. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired. park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
In certain BMW i4 and iX vehicles, when the vehicle is switched into Valet Parking Mode, the central display screen may fail to show important safety information, such as warning messages and warning lights. This means that while the vehicle is in that mode, a warning that would normally appear on the screen may not be shown to the driver, so the driver would not see it.
Because of incorrect software, the air bag warning light and display message may not turn on when there's a problem with the air bag control system or the pedestrian protection system. That means the alert meant to tell you something is wrong with these safety systems might simply stay off, leaving a problem unnoticed.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 38 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 13 | 2 | 10 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering the 2022–2025 BMW IX. 10 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW Electric Models May Lose Drive Power" (NHTSA campaign 25V395000), reported Jul 23, 2025.
The 2023 BMW IX has the most, with 12 recalls. The 2025 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 BMW IX recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: BMW i4 and iX batteries may short circuit, causing fire (22V541000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised BMW dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: