Model year record

2025 BMW IX

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 40 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V470000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component: Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected: 136
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-07-16
Owners notified: 2025-12-02

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Vehicle speed control	8	9,092 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	6	—
Back over prevention: warnings	4	—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	4	—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	4	—
Service brakes	4	—
Power train	3	—
Electrical system	2	—
Fuel/propulsion system	2	—
Steering	2	9,092 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	1	—

The 2024 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.