2025 BMW IX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IX years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 BMW IX. That ranks 4th out of 4 IX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 BMW IX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 31% | 12,546 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 9,092 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 BMW IX recalls (1)
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Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 avoid a crash and the vehicle eventually returned to normal operation. The…
There is a defect in the charging system of the BMW, where upon charging the cable fried BMW refuses to replace the charging cable
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 vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure as not able to be replicated. The…
BMW iX driver-assistance safety malfunction. In approx. April 2025 vehicle displayed âdriver assistance permanently disabled.â Dealer contacted BMW and cleared codes; foreman reported ongoing code/concern. After return, ACC/lane keep/forward collision behavior became unreliable without…
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 carâs self drive function or cruise control engaged on its own. It then rolled up the hill, and into the trees. Thankfully no one was hurt (3 people in…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 BMW IX?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control, back over prevention problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 BMW IX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 BMW IX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IX model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.