Buying a used 2023 BMW IX? Check these 12 recalls first
Ten recalls, including a critical battery fire risk carrying do-not-drive and park-outside warnings, plus critical campaigns for sudden drive power loss and failing battery modules. High-severity items add a driver airbag that may not deploy, an M60 drive gear weld that could break and allow rollaway, stalling from battery wiring, and self-reactivating cruise control. NHTSA lists 38 owner complaints with 12 crashes and 6 injuries, led by air bags and forward collision avoidance. Complaints are unverified reports.
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.
- Confirm the do-not-drive battery fire and battery module recalls were remedied
- On an M60, verify the drive gear weld recall was performed and test park hold on an incline
- Ask about airbag warning lights, prior airbag deployment, and any collision system faults
- 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 2023 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 M60 drive gear weld could break, rollaway risk | Electrical System | high |
| 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
38 complaints filed for this model year, including 12 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 6 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? |
|---|---|---|
| AIR Bags | 12 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 8 | None found |
| Electrical System | 7 | Yes |
| Power Train | 3 | None found |
| Speed Control | 3 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 2 | None found |