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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2025 BMW iX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
13
Latest campaign
Jul 16, 2025

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system1Jul 16, 2025

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 16, 2025Latest campaign
Jul 16, 202525V470000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V470000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V470000 · Jul 16, 2025
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component13

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
13Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Vehicle speed control431302
Forward collision avoidance431301
Back over prevention323203
Service brakes215000
Power train215000
Electrical system18000
Steering18100
Fuel/propulsion system18102

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Vehicle speed control

    “The contact owns a 2025 BMW IX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed.”

    Filed 09/03/2026 · ODI 11761953
  • Electrical system

    “There is a defect in the charging system of the BMW, where upon charging the cable fried BMW refuses to replace the charging cable”

    Filed 05/14/2026 · ODI 11737969
  • Steering

    “The contact owns a 2025 BMW IX. The contact stated that while on several occasions when turning the steering wheel and depressing the brake was being held, she observed a noise emanating from the front wheels.”

    Filed 05/08/2026 · ODI 11736556

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2025 BMW iX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 BMW iX have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2025 BMW iX. The most recent, 25V470000 (reported July 16, 2025), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 BMW iX?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 BMW iX?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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