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Model year 2022 · BMW

2022 BMW iX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW iX — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on July 23, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: IX.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW iX, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V395000July 23, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software
25V470000July 16, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
23V449000June 28, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management
23V409000June 7, 2023Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control
23V295000April 26, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
23V079000February 14, 2023Air Bags › Frontal
23V026000January 25, 2023Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert
22V944000December 20, 2022Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software
22V541000July 27, 2022Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryDo not drive
22V483000July 7, 2022Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
22V240000April 13, 2022Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (7) · Air Bags (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V395000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software

Report received by NHTSA
July 23, 2025
Owner notification
August 8, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
71,286 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 BMW iX
February 4, 2021 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
IX

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V395000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V470000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
July 16, 2025
Owner notification
December 2, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
136 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 BMW iX
November 3, 2021 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
IX

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.

Safety 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.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V470000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V449000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management

Report received by NHTSA
June 28, 2023
Owner notification
August 23, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
69 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IX

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.

Safety 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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V449000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V409000

Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control

Report received by NHTSA
June 7, 2023
Owner notification
August 2, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11,180 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IX

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.

Safety risk

A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V409000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V295000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
April 26, 2023
Owner notification
June 22, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
31 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IX

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V295000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V079000

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
February 14, 2023
Owner notification
April 14, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15,803 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IX

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.

Safety risk

A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V079000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V026000

Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Report received by NHTSA
January 25, 2023
Owner notification
March 9, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,431 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IX

Components: Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert; Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

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."

Safety risk

Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V026000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V944000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2022
Owner notification
February 3, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
14,086 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IX

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.

Safety risk

An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V944000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V541000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Do not drive advisoryPark outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
July 27, 2022
Owner notification
December 23, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
367 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IX

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.

Safety risk

A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

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. 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V541000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V483000

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2022
Owner notification
September 6, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,930 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IX

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."

Safety risk

A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V483000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V240000

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
April 13, 2022
Owner notification
June 13, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,166 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IX

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.

Safety risk

An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V240000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 23, 2025.