Reliable Auto DB

2025 BMW iX reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2025 BMW iX has 13 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 7 per year. It is too early to rank against other iX years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Traction battery.

2022 BMW iX
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Complaints

13

Per year

7

Recalls

1

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (4 of 13), then Speed control (4) and Back-over prevention (3). The most filings arrived in 2026 (6 of 13). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 iX has 33 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 BMW iX. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2025-07-16 · NHTSA campaign 25V470000
Summary 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.

Complaints by component (13 total)

Forward collision avoidance
4
Speed control
4
Back-over prevention
3
Powertrain
2
Service brakes
2
Electrical system
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Steering
1
Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

220245202562026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2025 BMW IX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact depressed the brake pedal to…"
    Speed control · filed 2026-09-03
  • "There is a defect in the charging system of the BMW, where upon charging the cable fried BMW refuses to replace the charging cable"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-05-14
  • "The contact owns a 2025 BMW IX. The contact stated that while on several occasions when turning the steering wheel and depressing the brake was being held, she observed a noise emanating from the front wheels. The…"
    Steering, Speed control · filed 2026-05-08
  • "BMW iX driver-assistance safety malfunction. In approx. April 2025 vehicle displayed “driver assistance permanently disabled.” Dealer contacted BMW and cleared codes; foreman reported ongoing code/concern. After return,…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-03-02
  • "Driver was in parking space/nearly fully parked (her foot was on the brake coming to a full stop and about to place the car in park), when the car’s self drive function or cruise control engaged on its own. It then…"
    Speed control, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-02-08

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
iX M60 (21 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 75 77 76 MPG / 284 mi range $1000
iX M60 (22 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 75 79 77 MPG / 285 mi range $1000
iX xDrive40 (20 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 87 85 86 MPG / 217 mi range $900
iX xDrive40 (21 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 84 81 83 MPG / 211 mi range $900
iX xDrive40 (22 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 89 85 87 MPG / 219 mi range $850
iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 82 84 83 MPG / 309 mi range $900
iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 82 81 81 MPG / 303 mi range $950
iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 82 81 81 MPG / 302 mi range $950

Specs and fitment

First generation (I20), 2022–present
Body styles SUV
Tire size 235/60R20, 255/50R21 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 22V-541 covers certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles (and certain i4 models): the high-voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause an electrical short. The campaign lists 367 vehicles across those models; owners are advised not to drive or charge until dealers replace the battery, and to park outside. Recall 22V-944 covers certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, xDrive50, and M60 vehicles (and other BMW EVs): high-voltage battery ECU software may not detect a thermal event (14,086 vehicles); dealers update the software. Recall 23V-295 covers certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 vehicles (and certain i4 models) for an improperly secured high-voltage battery cell-monitoring circuit (31 vehicles).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 BMW iX reliable?

The 2025 BMW iX has 13 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 7 per year. It is too early to rank against other iX years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Traction battery.

What are common problems with a 2025 BMW iX?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (4 of 13), then Speed control (4) and Back-over prevention (3). The most filings arrived in 2026 (6 of 13). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2025 BMW iX more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 iX has 33 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 BMW iX been recalled?

The 2025 BMW iX has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 BMW iX?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2025 BMW iX with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 BMW iX get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 BMW iX is 81.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the BMW iX use engine oil?

No. It is a battery-electric vehicle with no combustion engine oil fill.

What does recall 22V-541 cover on the iX?

Certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles (and certain i4 models): the high-voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause an electrical short. The campaign lists 367 vehicles; owners are advised not to drive or charge until repaired.

When did the US iX start?

Model year 2022 (i20 generation on this site).