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2022 BMW iX Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 BMW iX, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

11

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

32

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2022 iX and 32 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 9 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5
  2. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
  3. POWER TRAIN5
  4. STEERING5
  5. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL4
  6. UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
  7. ENGINE3

2022 iX Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE · 25V395000

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 25V470000

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT · 23V449000

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.

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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL · 23V409000

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 23V295000

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.

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.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 23V079000

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.

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.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT · 23V026000

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."

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE · 22V944000

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 22V541000

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 22V483000

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."

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.

Check Your VIN at NHTSA

2022 iX Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
B611626Aug 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIn vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21” variant, a quiescent‑current violation mayoccur if the system fails to enter sleep mode. When this sleep erro…11036456
B320526Aug 20, 2026STEERING“Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.11036379
B120523Mar 6, 2026POWER TRAINThe customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined…11030059
B170124Feb 25, 2026ENGINEThere is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE…11029046
B511325Sep 29, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYThere are two possible situations: When opening either the front and/or rear door, the door window glass does not lower (short drop). When closing either the front and/or rear d…11024207
B640825Aug 26, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in the failure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle i…11022361
B510225Aug 26, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYWhile driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “clicking” sound is heard from the driver’s footwell area.11022358
B651825Aug 8, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen the alarm system is activated and doors are locked, within a short period the doors will unlock, and a “double beep” acoustic confirmation is heard from vehicle.11021819
B320324Jul 8, 2025STEERINGA check control (CC) message (‘Steering behavior. Drive moderately. Have it checked by the nearest service partner.’) will light up and there will be a noticeable reduction…11020909
B410425Jun 2, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYWater sloshing is heard in the vehicle’s body when accelerating and braking.11019566
B170124Mar 31, 2025ENGINEThere is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE…11016419
B660325Mar 26, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYA check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates p…11016446
B511022Feb 20, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYGroaning noise in the front parcel shelf of the luggage compartment area. The noise is mostly head when the vehicle interior is cold.11014510
B320324Feb 20, 2025STEERINGA check control (CC) message (‘Steering behavior. Drive moderately. Have it checked by the nearest service partner.’) will light up and there will be a noticeable reduction…11014505
B170124Feb 11, 2025ENGINEThere is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE…11014422
B320324Oct 11, 2024STEERINGA check control (CC) message (‘Steering behavior. Drive moderately. Have it checked by the nearest service partner.’) will light up and there will be a noticeable reduction…11008990
B612124Sep 25, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe (CCM) Check Control message: “811 – Stop carefully. Hood open”, is displayed even though the hood is closed. Fault code 80415B “Engine compartment lid contact switch…11008117
B320324Aug 19, 2024STEERINGA check control (CC) message (‘Steering behavior. Drive moderately. Have it checked by the nearest servicepartner.’) will light up and there will be a noticeable reduction i…11006727
B611524Aug 6, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhile driving over rough surfaces, a rattling noise can be heard in the area of the tailgate.11006738
B651124Jun 28, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMQuality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following area…11002658
All 2022 iX records at NHTSA

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