BMW IX Problems by Year
NHTSA has 114 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the BMW IX, across 4 model years (2022–2025). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (38). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
BMW IX years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No IX model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 IX: 38 complaints, 12 recalls
- 2024 IX: 33 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2022 IX: 30 complaints, 11 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW IX problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 | 4 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 28 | 4 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 4 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 4 | 6 |
| Power Train | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 4 | 8 |
| Steering | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW IX model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 IX | 13 | 1 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 IX | 33 | 4 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2023 IX | 38 | 12 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2022 IX | 30 | 11 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW IX years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (38), 2024 (33), 2022 (30). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW IX?
Electrical System, with 31 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW IX have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.