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This page covers 18 recalls and 29 owner complaints for the 2022 BMW Ix.
Complaints about the 2022 BMW iX cluster around a few systems, with automatic emergency braking and steering drawing the most attention. On the braking side, owners frequently report the forward collision avoidance system activating unexpectedly or behaving erratically, raising concerns about false triggering during normal driving. Steering complaints center on a recurring warning message about changed or reduced steering effort appearing on the dashboard; owners describe the alert coming and going intermittently, and some note they were advised the car was still drivable when it appeared. Electrical system complaints include power loss warnings that surface during acceleration, with some owners reporting the error persisted even after extended dealer visits without a clear resolution. Drivetrain malfunction messages that limit acceleration are also mentioned alongside the power loss reports.
29
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
By System
The 2022 BMW iX has 18 recalls, the most serious being multiple high-voltage electrical faults that can cut drive power without warning, plus a cruise control defect on xDrive50 and M60 trims where a hand movement on the steering wheel can accidentally trigger acceleration.
Several overlapping recalls share the same consequence: battery module failures, a faulty combined charging unit, loose battery monitoring connections, and battery management software faults can all shut down the high-voltage system while driving. A separate battery recall covers an internal short circuit that raises the risk of fire. On the safety equipment side, the driver's front airbag may not deploy correctly in a crash, and a software error in the airbag control unit can prevent the warning light from alerting the driver to an airbag or pedestrian protection fault. Prior repairs for that warning light issue did not fully resolve the problem, requiring an additional fix. A valet parking mode software fault can suppress warning messages on the central display, leaving the driver unaware of active vehicle problems. The lowest-severity recall covers the artificial pedestrian warning sound, which can fail to generate at startup, leaving people on foot unaware the vehicle is approaching.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The electric drive motor software may unexpectedly shut down the high-voltage system, causing the vehicle to lose driving power.
What the fix does
BMW will update the electric drive motor software remotely or at a dealer at no cost to restore normal operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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High-voltage battery cell modules may have been assembled incorrectly, causing stress on the module frame and potentially leading to module failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected high-voltage battery cell modules at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The combined charging unit may not have been assembled correctly, which could interrupt power from the high-voltage battery while driving. This could cause the vehicle to stall and lose power to the wheels.
What the fix does
BMW will replace the high-voltage battery combined charging unit with a correctly assembled unit at an authorized dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The high voltage battery charging unit may have internal components that are improperly connected or assembled, potentially causing charging system failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery charging unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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During low-speed turns, the driver's hand may accidentally reactivate cruise control, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly accelerate.
What the fix does
BMW will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership for a software update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The cruise control system may unintentionally reactivate when you turn the steering wheel at low speeds, causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no charge to prevent unintended cruise control reactivation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have loose electrical connections, which can cause the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and might not deploy properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The driver-front airbag may fail to inflate properly during a crash.
What the fix does
BMW will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership, where technicians will replace the driver-front airbag.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The external pedestrian warning sound system may malfunction during startup, preventing the vehicle from generating the required audible alert for nearby pedestrians.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the sound generator software at no cost to restore the pedestrian warning sound function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The high voltage battery control unit software may malfunction and interrupt electrical power to the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the high voltage battery control unit software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software issue may cause the high-voltage battery control unit to reset unexpectedly, disconnecting the high-voltage system while driving and causing sudden loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
BMW will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, where technicians will update the high-voltage battery control unit software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The high voltage battery may have internal damage that causes an electrical short-circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software error in the airbag control unit prevents the airbag warning light and messages from activating when the airbag or pedestrian protection system has a problem.
What the fix does
BMW will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the airbag control unit software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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In valet parking mode, a software glitch prevents certain warning messages from displaying on the information screen, leaving you unaware of component or system problems. The instrument cluster brightness may also become non-adjustable.
What the fix does
BMW will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership for a head unit software update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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In Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display may not show critical safety warnings and warning lights, preventing drivers from seeing important alerts.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the display's head unit software at no cost to restore warning visibility.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The air bag warning light and message may not turn on if there's a problem with the air bag or pedestrian protection systems, due to incorrect software.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software error in the airbag control unit may prevent the airbag warning light and messages from activating when the airbag or pedestrian protection system malfunctions.
What the fix does
BMW will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the airbag control unit software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
