Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2022 BMW IX recalls
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction motor, controller, software
NHTSA campaign 25V395000 · reported July 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 71,286 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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
NHTSA campaign 25V470000 · reported July 16, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC · 136 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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
NHTSA campaign 23V449000 · reported June 28, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · 69 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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
NHTSA campaign 23V409000 · reported June 7, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · 11,180 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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
NHTSA campaign 23V295000 · reported April 26, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · 31 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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
NHTSA campaign 23V079000 · reported February 14, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · 15,803 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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
NHTSA campaign 23V026000 · reported January 25, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · 3,431 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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
NHTSA campaign 22V944000 · reported December 20, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC · 14,086 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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
NHTSA campaign 22V541000 · reported July 27, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC · 367 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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
NHTSA campaign 22V483000 · reported July 7, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC · 6,930 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software
NHTSA campaign 22V240000 · reported April 13, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC · 3,166 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 22, 2026 · Structure
Rear passenger door experiences intermittent safety defect where it fails to latch or seal closed, bouncing back open when shut. This structural failure poses severe, immediate operational hazards: • When the rear passenger position is occupied: failure of the door to properly latch or lock creates a high risk of the…
Oct 17, 2026 · Engine
BMW car states suddenly loss of power and entering turtle mode. Then car suddenly stops or loses speed while driving. Battery potential appears to degrade and starts with inability to deceleration. Very dangerous conditions for driving. The car will lose battery potential and then shutdown reduce speed suddenly and/or…
Oct 2, 2026 · Service brakes
While driving under 45 mph on 9/17/2026, the vehicle suddenly lost drive propulsion and would not respond to accelerator pedal input. Power spontaneously restored after roughly 1 minute. BMW Proactive Care immediately pushed automated vehicle alerts: "2472: Drive carefully. Chassis stabilization" and "29: Cont…
Dec 23, 2025 · Electrical system
Continually get a power loss error while driving and accelerating. Took to BMW dealership and not able to clear error after having the car for a over month.
Nov 12, 2025 · Steering
On 11/11 I was driving my vehicle and for the first time ever I received a error message in the vehicle of reduced driver steering. It said driving was still possible but take the vehicle to a dealer for evaluation when possible. This message popped up and went away the rest of the day and first half of the following…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.