2022 Bmw IX - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2022 BMW iX SUV AWD has not been rated for safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) yet. The car comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, which is a beneficial feature that helps drivers maintain control in challenging road conditions. However, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems, which may be considered as drawbacks for some buyers looking for advanced safety features.

It is worth noting that the BMW iX has received 20 complaints and has been subject to 9 recalls. This indicates a relatively high number of reported issues that potential buyers should be aware of. Further investigation may be required to address any safety concerns that have been raised.

In summary, while the BMW iX has some safety features like stability control, the lack of collision warning and lane departure warning systems along with the number of complaints and recalls may impact its overall safety rating and consumer perception.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

20

Recall Count

9

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2022 BMW iX SUV AWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2022 BMW iX SUV AWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2022 BMW iX SUV AWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2022 BMW iX SUV AWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2022 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2022 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2022 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2022 Bmw IX

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"it took them 6 weeks to replace the battery component that was part of the recall. my car was unable to be driven during this timeframe. under my state lemon laws i am eligible for a car buyback from bmw as it was out of service over 30 days. i registered a request for this through bmw corporate and it was denied by them."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2024-04-10

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2022 bmw ix. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v541000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated the battery power capacity had decreased. additionally, the contact noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle. there was no warning light illuminated. the local dealer was contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was approximately 3,900. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-03-12

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2022 bmw ix. the contact stated that three weeks after purchasing the vehicle, he was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 22v541000 (electrical system) and that parts to do the recall repair was unavailable. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and remained in their possession. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2023-10-07

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2022 bmw ix. the contact stated that under certain circumstances, while driving approximately 65 mph, the automatic safety feature indicated a false emergency stop. the contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle made a false detection and the interrupted assisted driving warning light illuminated indicating that the contact’s hands were not on the steering wheel; however, the contact stated that his hands were positioned at the bottom of the steering wheel. the contact then stated that he had to increase acceleration to override the system when the vehicle then engaged the automatic braking system. the contact stated that he navigated the vehicle off the road to shut off the engine. the contact then stated that he was able to reboot the system and took the vehicle to the dealer where the assisted plus was disengaged, and the contact was advised to call the nhtsa hotline. the contact stated that the dealer was not equipped to diagnose the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 1,000."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2023-05-08

Recalls for the 2022 Bmw IX

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ix xdrive50, ix m60, 2022 i4 edrive40, and i4 m50 vehicles. the high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit."
Consequence:
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 mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.

Component(s) Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM > PROPULSION SYSTEM > TRACTION BATTERY
Date of incident: 2022-07-27

Recall:
"bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022-2024 ix xdrive50 and 2023 i4 edrive35, i4 edrive40, and i4 m50 hybrid electric vehicles. the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall."
Consequence:
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.

Component(s) Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM > PROPULSION SYSTEM > TRACTION BATTERY
Date of incident: 2023-04-26

BMW Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

BMW ranks 12 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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