Buying a used 2022 BMW IX? Check these 11 recalls first
Ten recalls for this year. One is a critical battery fire risk with do-not-drive and park-outside warnings; two other critical campaigns cover sudden loss of drive power and failing battery modules. High-severity items include a driver airbag that may not deploy, battery wiring that can cause stalling, cruise control turning itself back on, and power loss while driving. NHTSA's 29 unverified owner complaints skew electrical, forward collision avoidance, steering and speed control, with three crashes and no injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get written confirmation the do-not-drive battery fire recall was remedied
- Ask whether the driver airbag and battery wiring recalls were completed
- Test cruise control for reactivating on its own and watch for power loss or stalling
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 BMW IX
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW i4 and iX batteries may short circuit, causing fire · do not drive · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW i4, iX and i7 can lose drive power suddenly | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW i4, iX and i7 battery modules can fail | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW iX and X1 driver airbag may not deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| BMW iX and i4 battery wiring can cause stalling | Electrical System | high |
| BMW iX cruise control can turn itself back on | Vehicle Speed Control | high |
| BMW i4 and iX may lose power while driving | Electrical System | high |
| BMW i4, i5, iX electric motor software can cut power | Electrical System | high |
| BMW iX airbag warning light may not come on | AIR Bags | medium |
| BMW i4 and iX valet mode hides warning lights | Electrical System | medium |
| BMW i4 and iX may lose pedestrian warning sound | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
29 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 7 | None found |
| Steering | 5 | None found |
| Speed Control | 5 | Yes |
| Power Train | 3 | None found |
| Fuel System | 3 | None found |