2025 BMW Ix recalls and problems

The 2025 BMW Ix has 1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

How the 2025 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 4 Ix model years — 4th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

13complaints

5crashes

0fires

3injuries

16,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Jul 16, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V470000 · 136 vehicles

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance4

Vehicle Speed Control4

Back Over Prevention3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2025 vs. other BMW Ix years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 BMW Ix have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 BMW Ix, the latest from Jul 16, 2025 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 BMW Ix?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (4), vehicle speed control (4), back over prevention (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.