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2022 BMW iX Recall List

11 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW iX, affecting electrical system, engine, airbags, and collision avoidance & cameras. Recall repairs are free at any authorized BMW dealer.

Recall campaigns
11
Do Not Drive
1
Park Outside
1
Over-the-air fixes
1
Latest report
Jul 23, 2025
Owner complaints
29

All 2022 BMW iX recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 25V395000Jul 23, 2025Electrical System71,286 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction motor:controller:software

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  2. NHTSA 25V470000Jul 16, 2025Electrical System136 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  3. NHTSA 23V449000Jun 28, 2023Electrical System69 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  4. NHTSA 23V409000Jun 7, 2023Engine11,180 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control:cruise control

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  5. NHTSA 23V295000Apr 26, 2023Electrical System31 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  6. NHTSA 23V079000Feb 14, 2023Airbags15,803 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  7. NHTSA 23V026000Jan 25, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras3,431 vehicles

    Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert

    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."

    Risk: 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.

  8. NHTSA 22V944000Dec 20, 2022Electrical System14,086 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery thermal:management:software

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  9. NHTSA 22V541000Jul 27, 2022Electrical System367 vehiclesDo Not DrivePark Outside

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  10. NHTSA 22V483000Jul 7, 2022Electrical System6,930 vehicles

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    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."

    Risk: 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.

  11. NHTSA 22V240000Apr 13, 2022Airbags3,166 vehicles

    Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software

    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.

    Risk: 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW iX have?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW iX, covering electrical system, engine, airbags, and collision avoidance & cameras. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.
Are 2022 BMW iX recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2022 BMW iX?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 25V395000, reported Jul 23, 2025, concerning the electrical system.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.