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2025 BMW iX: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 BMW iX, most recently filed July 2025. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance.

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 (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 BMW iX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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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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Owner complaints (13)

13 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The forward collision avoidance is mentioned most often.

5involved a crash
0involved a fire
3injuries 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 2025 BMW iX, by component (top 8). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 13.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2025 compares with other iX years

Best and worst iX years →
2022202320242025
This year (2025)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 87 mpg combined

87
mpg combined
89
city
85
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$850
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$751per year
$63per month
172gallons a year

Miles ÷ 87 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

2025 BMW iX configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive89 / 85 / 87$850—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive87 / 85 / 86$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive84 / 81 / 83$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive82 / 84 / 83$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive82 / 81 / 81$950—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive82 / 81 / 81$950—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive75 / 79 / 77$1,000—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive75 / 77 / 76$1,000—

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

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Where to next

2025 BMW iX FAQ

How many recalls does the 2025 BMW iX have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 25V470000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2025 BMW iX problems?

Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (4), Vehicle speed control (4), Back over prevention (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2025 BMW iX get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 89 city, 85 highway and 87 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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