2023 BMW iX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#2 most-complained of 4 iX years
The 2023 BMW iX has a Complaint Index of 67 with 38 complaints and 12 recalls, ranking as the second-worst year among 4 model years and earning a Caution verdict. Airbags and unintended acceleration during low-speed parking are the top reported concerns.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 12
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 12 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 83
- 82 city / 84 hwy
Top 2023 BMW iX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags12 (32%)
- Other10 (26%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (24%)
- Electrical System8 (21%)
- Engine4 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (8%)
- Fuel System2 (5%)
- Steering2 (5%)
- Structure & Body2 (5%)
- Brakes1 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, causing collisions into other vehicles, walls, or buildings.
- Some drivers say the vehicle re-engaged forward motion after coming to a stop, continuing to move despite braking.
- Front driver's airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a crash involving the passenger side of the vehicle.
- One owner described the Recorded Path parking-assist feature steering the car into a wall instead of the garage opening.
- Several complaints mention BMW inspecting the vehicle after an acceleration event and finding no defect, with owners requesting event data recorder logs.
- One owner described adaptive LED headlights with a tightly focused high-beam pattern that behaves differently from centerline-fixed headlights.
2023 BMW iX recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
2023 BMW iX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 82 MPG
- Highway
- 84 MPG
- Combined
- 83 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $900
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other iX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 BMW iX reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a Complaint Index of 67 for the 2023 iX, the second-worst of 4 model years tracked, earning a Caution verdict relative to other iX years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW iX?
- Airbags account for 32% of complaints, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 24% and Electrical System issues at 21%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2023 BMW iX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2023 iX, including one do-not-drive recall, covering the electric drive motor software, high-voltage battery components, airbags, and cruise control reactivation.
- How does the 2023 iX compare to other model years?
- The 2022 iX has a Complaint Index of 0 and is rated Best, the 2024 iX has an index of 100 and is rated Avoid, and the 2025 iX has an index of 33 and is rated Good, making 2023 the second-worst year.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 BMW iX?
- EPA rates the 2023 iX at 83 mpg combined (82 city / 84 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $900.