What year BMW iX should I avoid?

The 2024 BMW iX has the highest complaint index (100) among iX model years, with 13 crashes, 2 fires, and 10 injuries reported to NHTSA, making it the year to avoid relative to other iX years.

Which BMW iX year is the best?

The 2022 iX is the best year, with a complaint index of 0, zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries across 29 complaints and 11 recalls.

Is the 2023 BMW iX reliable?

The 2023 iX is a caution year, with a complaint index of 67, 12 crashes, 6 injuries, and airbags as the top problem area with a median failure mileage of 2,000 miles.

Does the BMW iX have recalls related to electrical problems?

Yes. The 2024 iX had recalls covering electric drive motor software that could shut down the high-voltage system and high-voltage battery cell modules that may not have been assembled properly.

How many complaints has NHTSA received for the BMW iX overall?

NHTSA has logged 113 total complaints and 12 recall campaigns across the 2022-2025 BMW iX model years.

BMW iX Best and Worst Years (2022–2025)

The 2024 BMW iX is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, 13 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries, and a median failure mileage of just 350 miles. The 2022 iX is the best year, with a complaint index of 0 and zero crashes, fires, or injuries.

Avoid 2024 Best 2022

Model years: 4; 2022–2025
NHTSA complaints: 113
Recall campaigns: 12
Crashes reported: 33
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Collision Avoidance & Cameras

iX Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

BMW iX problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2022	Best	0	29	3	0	11 !	Electrical System	86	—
2023	Caution	67	38	12	0	12 !	Airbags	83	—
2024	Avoid	100	33	13	2	4	Electrical System	83	—
2025	Good	33	13	5	0	1	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	82	—

iX years to avoid: what went wrong

2024 BMW iX Index 100 · 33 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2024 iX ranks worst of the four model years, with a complaint index of 100, the highest in the lineup. Owners reported 13 crashes, 2 fires, and 10 injuries. The Electrical System was the top problem area, accounting for 39% of complaints with a median failure mileage of only 275 miles. Collision Avoidance & Cameras followed at 36% and Brakes at 24%. Owners described unintended acceleration after parking, brakes failing to stop forward collision-avoidance activations, and auto-reverse driving into obstacles. NHTSA logged 4 recall campaigns for this year, including a high-voltage battery module assembly issue and a cruise-control reactivation defect, though none were do-not-drive recalls.

Most common BMW iX problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras35 (31%)
Electrical System32 (28%)
Engine21 (19%)
Other19 (17%)
Airbags13 (12%)
Brakes12 (11%)
Transmission & Powertrain11 (10%)
Steering10 (9%)
Fuel System8 (7%)
Structure & Body6 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

What year BMW iX should I avoid?: The 2024 BMW iX has the highest complaint index (100) among iX model years, with 13 crashes, 2 fires, and 10 injuries reported to NHTSA, making it the year to avoid relative to other iX years.
Which BMW iX year is the best?: The 2022 iX is the best year, with a complaint index of 0, zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries across 29 complaints and 11 recalls.
Is the 2023 BMW iX reliable?: The 2023 iX is a caution year, with a complaint index of 67, 12 crashes, 6 injuries, and airbags as the top problem area with a median failure mileage of 2,000 miles.
Does the BMW iX have recalls related to electrical problems?: Yes. The 2024 iX had recalls covering electric drive motor software that could shut down the high-voltage system and high-voltage battery cell modules that may not have been assembled properly.
How many complaints has NHTSA received for the BMW iX overall?: NHTSA has logged 113 total complaints and 12 recall campaigns across the 2022-2025 BMW iX model years.