Model year 2025 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2025 BMW iX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 BMW iX at 76–87 MPGe combined with 211–309 miles of EPA-rated range across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 13 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined MPGe

76–87

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2025 BMW iX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 BMW iX, newest first.

Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery

NHTSA 25V470000 Reported Jul 16, 2025
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
136 (estimate)
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2025 BMW iX fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2025 BMW iX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
iX M60 (21 inch Wheels)Electric (190 and 360 kW EESM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity75/77/76 MPGe284 mi
44.4 kWh/100 mi		$1,0000
iX M60 (22 inch Wheels)Electric (190 and 360 kW EESM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity75/79/77 MPGe285 mi
43.7 kWh/100 mi		$1,0000
iX xDrive40 (20 inch Wheels)Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity87/85/86 MPGe217 mi
39.3 kWh/100 mi		$9000
iX xDrive40 (21 inch Wheels)Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity84/81/83 MPGe211 mi
40.6 kWh/100 mi		$9000
iX xDrive40 (22 inch Wheels)Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity89/85/87 MPGe219 mi
38.6 kWh/100 mi		$8500
iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels)Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity82/84/83 MPGe309 mi
40.6 kWh/100 mi		$9000
iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels)Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity82/81/81 MPGe303 mi
41.4 kWh/100 mi		$9500
iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels)Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity82/81/81 MPGe302 mi
41.5 kWh/100 mi		$9500

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2025 BMW iX crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 BMW iX (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2025 BMW iX owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 BMW iX, most recently on Sep 3, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2025 BMW iX complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Vehicle speed control4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking3
Back over prevention: Warnings2
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings2
Power train2
Service brakes2
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking1
Electrical system1
Fuel/propulsion system1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other BMW iX model years

BMW iX by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 iX75–97 MPGe03—
2024 iX80–86 MPGe434—
2023 iX77–86 MPGe1238—
2022 iX83–86 MPGe1132—

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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