Is the 2022 BMW IX reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW IX?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW IX have?

11 recalls on file for this model year.

2022 BMW IX

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2022 BMW IX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:06.022Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 32
Recalls: 11
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2022: 32 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2022	32
2023	38
2024	34
2025	12

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

31% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing software.

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Power loss, dash went black and loss of drive power. This failure has occurred twice and I more fully documented each failure to BMW. When was the last time this occurred? August 28th 2.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-07

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Forward collision avoidance

31% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH

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The contact owns a 2022 BMW IX. The contact stated that the wife started the vehicle while parked in the garage. The wife exited the vehicle to retrieve an item and left the front driver's door open.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-27

Vehicle speed control

16% · 5 reports

Steering

16% · 5 reports

Power train

16% · 5 reports

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and service brakes

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2022-06-13Air bags22V240000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50, and iX M60 vehicles.

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.

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2022-09-06Electrical system22V483000 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.

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.

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2022-12-23Electrical system22V541000 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.

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.

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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-02-03Electrical system22V944000 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.

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.

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2023-03-09Back over prevention, forward collision avoidance23V026000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles.

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.

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2023-04-14Air bags23V079000 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.

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.

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2023-06-22Electrical system23V295000 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.

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.

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2023-08-02Vehicle speed control23V409000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles.

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.

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2023-08-23Electrical system23V449000 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.

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.

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2025-08-08Electrical system25V395000 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.

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.

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2025-12-02Electrical system25V470000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles.

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2022 BMW IX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
Forward collision avoidance: 10 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 22V240000 · Air bags
Recall 22V483000 · Electrical system
Recall 22V541000 · Electrical system
Recall 22V944000 · Electrical system
Recall 23V026000 · Back over prevention, forward collision avoidance
Recall 23V079000 · Air bags
Recall 23V295000 · Electrical system
Recall 23V409000 · Vehicle speed control
Recall 23V449000 · Electrical system
Recall 25V395000 · Electrical system
Recall 25V470000 · Electrical system

FAQ

Is the 2022 BMW IX reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW IX?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW IX have?: 11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.