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2022 BMW iX: Problems, Recalls and MPG

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NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW iX, most recently filed July 2025. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (11)

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW iX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2022 BMW iX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V395000 Filed Jul 23, 2025

Loss of Drive Power

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction motor · controller · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
94.8% repairedof 71,286 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V395000
Listed for 2022 BMW iX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V470000 Filed Jul 16, 2025

High Voltage Battery Failure

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
86% repairedof 136 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 BMW iX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V449000 Filed Jun 28, 2023

Improperly Manufactured Battery Charging Unit

Electrical system · propulsion system · hybrid management
Official NHTSA text
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Consequence
An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
98.6% repairedof 69 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 BMW iX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V409000 Filed Jun 7, 2023

Unintentional Activation of Cruise Control

Vehicle speed control · cruise control
Official NHTSA text
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles. The driver may unintentionally reactivate the cruise control system while turning the steering wheel at low speeds, resulting in a sudden increase of vehicle speed.
Consequence
A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
99.5% repairedof 11,180 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 BMW iX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V295000 Filed Apr 26, 2023

HV Battery Cell Monitoring Circuit Not Secured

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
100% repairedof 31 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 BMW iX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V079000 Filed Feb 14, 2023

Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended

Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash.
Consequence
A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
99.3% repairedof 15,803 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V079000
Listed for 2022 BMW iX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V026000 Filed Jan 25, 2023

Pedestrian Warning Sound Malfunction/FMVSS 141

Back over prevention · warnings · external/pedestrian alert
Official NHTSA text
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Consequence
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
100% repairedof 3,431 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V026000
Listed for 2022 BMW iX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V944000 Filed Dec 20, 2022

High Voltage Battery ECU May Interrupt Power

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery thermal · management · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Consequence
An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
99.9% repairedof 14,086 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V944000
Listed for 2022 BMW iX. Not checked against your VIN.
NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Recall 22V541000 Filed Jul 27, 2022

High Voltage Battery May Short-Circuit

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence
A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
100% repairedof 367 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 22V483000 Filed Jul 7, 2022

Center Display Missing Information/FMVSS 101

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence
A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
99.4% repairedof 6,930 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V483000
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Recall 22V240000 Filed Apr 13, 2022

Airbag Control Unit Software Malfunction

Air bags · air bag/restraint control module · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50, and iX M60 vehicles. The air bag malfunction indicator light and display message may not illuminate in the event of a problem with the air bag control or pedestrian protection systems, due to incorrect software.
Consequence
An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
99.2% repairedof 3,166 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V240000

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Owner complaints (30)

30 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW iX, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 30.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2022 compares with other iX years

Best and worst iX years →
2022202320242025
This year (2022)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 86 mpg combined

86
mpg combined
86
city
87
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$900
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$759per year
$63per month
174gallons a year

Miles ÷ 86 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2022 BMW iX configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive86 / 87 / 86$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive86 / 85 / 86$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive82 / 84 / 83$900—

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2022 BMW iX FAQ

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW iX have?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns: 25V395000 (electrical), 25V470000 (electrical), 23V449000 (electrical), 23V409000 (vehicle speed control), 23V295000 (electrical), 23V079000 (air bag), 23V026000 (rear camera), 22V944000 (electrical), 22V541000 (electrical), 22V483000 (electrical), 22V240000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2022 BMW iX problems?

Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (10), Forward collision avoidance (7), Steering (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2022 BMW iX get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 86 city, 87 highway and 86 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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