MODEL
BMW Ix
NHTSA safety across every BMW Ix model year we cover.
Across the 4 model years of the BMW Ix we cover (2022 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 28 recalls have been issued across those years.
The BMW iX is a flagship all-electric SUV competing at the top of the premium large-SUV segment, aimed squarely at tech-forward luxury buyers who want a zero-emission daily driver without sacrificing refinement or presence. Offered in xDrive50, M60, and xDrive40 configurations across the 2022 to 2025 model years, it represents BMW's most ambitious EV statement to date and carries a price tag to match that ambition.
For a vehicle positioned as BMW's electric flagship, the iX carries a safety profile that deserves careful scrutiny before you sign anything. The most immediate concern is straightforward: NHTSA has not crash-tested the iX in any of the 2022 through 2025 model years we cover. That means there are no federal star ratings to anchor your confidence, and shoppers are left without the independent crash-test benchmarks most buyers rely on. That gap alone is worth pausing over. The recall picture adds further weight to that concern. Across those four model years, NHTSA has logged 28 recalls against the iX, a notably high count for a low-volume vehicle. Two of those campaigns are classified as park-outside or do-not-drive directives, the most serious category NHTSA issues, signaling conditions serious enough that regulators did not want the vehicle near a structure or occupied. For an EV, shoppers will reasonably wonder whether battery or electrical concerns are involved, and that context matters. Owner complaints total 109, with 33 alleged crashes and 19 reported injuries among them. These are unverified allegations, not confirmed fault determinations, but the ratio of crash and injury claims relative to total complaints is higher than average and warrants attention. The honest bottom line: the iX is a genuinely compelling machine, but its safety record as measured by federal data is one of the weaker profiles in the premium EV segment. Verify that all open recalls have been completed before purchase.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the iX for its serene, whisper-quiet cabin, high-quality interior materials, and composed, confidence-inspiring driving dynamics. The swooping exterior design draws divided opinions, but the spacious interior and intuitive iDrive interface earn consistent approval. Most reviewers position it as a strong value proposition within the ultra-premium EV space, though some note that the driving experience prioritizes comfort over sportiness.
- The iX has not been crash-tested by NHTSA for any model year from 2022 to 2025, meaning no federal star ratings exist to help benchmark its structural safety against competitors.
- Twenty-eight recalls have been issued across the 2022 to 2025 model years, an elevated count for a relatively low-volume luxury vehicle, and two of those campaigns carry park-outside or do-not-drive designations, the most urgent level of safety directive NHTSA can issue.
- Owner complaints total 109, and 33 of those allege a crash while 19 allege an injury. These are unverified allegations, but the proportion of crash and injury claims within the complaint pool is higher than typical and is worth factoring into your decision.
- Before taking delivery of any used or new iX, confirm with a dealer or via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool that every open recall has been remedied, paying particular attention to any campaigns tied to the park-outside or do-not-drive classifications.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 BMW Ix with 12 recalls.