NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 BMW Ix Safety Record
The 2022 BMW Ix has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 11 recalls and 29 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 BMW iX was not subjected to NHTSA crash testing, and thus carries no federal star ratings nor an assigned Safety Index score. However, its recall and complaint record is notable. Federal data lists 11 recall campaigns, including one "park outside or do not drive" directive. Owners have filed 29 complaints. This record places the iX in the Heavy burden band for recalls and complaints, a status that warrants careful consideration. The lack of crash-test data precludes any judgment regarding the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2022 BMW iX was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to 11 recall campaigns according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 11 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 29 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 BMW Ix?
A heavy recall and complaint burden for the 2022 BMW iX points to significant safety concerns, predominantly in electrical and powertrain systems, rather than its untested crash performance. Eleven recall campaigns address the traction battery, propulsion system software, cruise control, and hybrid management. Most notably, a "park-outside or do-not-drive" advisory was issued for the high-voltage battery cell, requiring owners to keep the vehicle away from structures until a fix is implemented. Twenty-nine unverified owner complaints further underscore electrical system and active-safety issues. Specifically, Forward Collision Avoidance and Vehicle Speed Control systems are cited in 12 of these 29 allegations. There are no NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2022 iX, nor for any other model year, leaving its crashworthiness unassessed by federal standards.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 BMW Ix have any recalls?
The 2022 BMW iX carries 11 recall campaigns. Affected components include the electrical propulsion system, traction battery, traction motor controller software, hybrid management software, and vehicle speed control and cruise control systems. One campaign is classified as a park-outside or do-not-drive directive, tied to a high-voltage battery cell concern. Owners should verify which campaigns remain open on their specific vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE25V395000
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.
Reported 2025-07-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V470000
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.
Reported 2025-07-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT23V449000
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.
Reported 2023-06-28
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL23V409000
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.
Reported 2023-06-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY23V295000
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.
Reported 2023-04-26
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL23V079000
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.
Reported 2023-02-14
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT23V026000
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.
Reported 2023-01-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE22V944000
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.
Reported 2022-12-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY22V541000
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
Reported 2022-07-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL22V483000
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.
Reported 2022-07-07
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE22V240000
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.
Reported 2022-04-13
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 BMW Ix?
NHTSA has logged 29 unverified consumer allegations for the 2022 BMW iX. The most frequently reported components are the Electrical System with 10 allegations, Forward Collision Avoidance with 7, Steering with 5, and Vehicle Speed Control with 5. These are unverified consumer reports, not established findings of defect.
29 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 BMW Ix?
The 2022 BMW iX carries a substantial recall burden, with 11 campaigns issued to date. Owners of a 2022 iX should verify the VIN on nhtsa.gov to confirm the status of these recalls, particularly as some may involve park-outside or do-not-drive directives.
- The 2022 BMW iX has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year. The absence of a rating is a data gap, not a safety verdict.
- One of the 11 recall campaigns for this model year is classified as a park-outside or do-not-drive directive, linked to a high-voltage battery cell concern. Owners should check nhtsa.gov by VIN to determine whether this campaign is still open on their vehicle.
- Unverified consumer complaints to NHTSA concentrate heavily on the Electrical System and active-safety features, specifically Forward Collision Avoidance and Vehicle Speed Control, which together account for more than half of the 29 reported allegations.
- The Heavy burden band assigned to the 2022 iX reflects recall and complaint volume only. It is not a substitute for crash-test data and should not be read as comparable to a star rating on a vehicle that NHTSA has tested.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 BMW Ix places
The 2022 BMW Ix qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 BMW Ix safety questions
Was the 2022 BMW Ix crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 11 recalls and 29 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW Ix have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 11 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 BMW Ix, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 BMW Ix?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 29 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 BMW Ix. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW Ix 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.