KnownCarProblems2023 BMW iX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW iX, most often about the air bags (32% of complaints). It is the most complained-about iX model year since 2000 and has 12 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2023 BMW iX problems
Air bags
12 complaints · 32%The contact owns a 2023 BMW iX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle crashed into the front and rear passenger side of the vehicle without warning. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was…
The contact owns a 2023 BMW iX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v079000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while…
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 26%Driver assistance
8 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: warnings, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, assist.
Electrical
7 complaints · 18%Speed control
3 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2023 bmx iX. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at approximately 5 MPH while attempting to pull into a parking space the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and accelerated forward crashing into the rear of a second vehicle. The second vehicle then crashed into a…
The contact owns a 2023 BMW iX. The contact stated while parking in a parking spot, the vehicle suddenly increased in speed without any warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the corner of a building. The front end of the vehicle was damaged as well as minor visible damage to the building. The contact and…
Transmission
3 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 BMW iX recalls
Electrical: software
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
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.
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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: hybrid management
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Speed control: cruise control
Risk: A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Driver assistance: external/pedestrian alert
Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: software
Risk: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: propulsion system
Risk: The gear weld seam could break, resulting in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: A dealer will replace the electric drive unit, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on november 30, 2022. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed november 28, 2022. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling one 2023 ix m60 hybrid electric vehicle. The transmission final drive gear in the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam.
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Air bags: 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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 BMW iX
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW iX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (12 complaints); other or unspecified (10 complaints); driver assistance (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 BMW iX have?
- 12 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 23, 2025 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the BMW iX?
- It is the most complained-about iX model year since 2000, with 38 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.