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2022 BMW IX problems

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW IX. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 18% of complaints. After that come forward collision avoidance (18%) and cruise control (9%).

At a glance

Complaints
55 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 18% of complaints
Crashes and fires
6 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Electrical system 18%
  • Forward collision avoidance 18%
  • Cruise control 9%
  • Drivetrain & axles 9%
  • Fuel system 9%
  • Steering 9%
  • Engine 5%
  • Brakes 4%
  • Air bags 2%
  • Backover prevention 2%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 6 complaints mention a crash.

It is also covered by 11 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The rear parking assist function malfunctioned. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car was expected to reverse park itself. Instead it never stopped going backwards an crashed into the wall at the end of the parking area. It was not able to recognize the presence of a wall (approx height 3 feet) and crashed into it.

October 2022 Crash

This vehicle was involved in a collision, none of the safety features worked. The front end collision warning did not go off. The automatic emergency braking did not engage. The Car jolted forward after the collision and did not stop, potentially risking another collision. The SOS or emergency collision BMW assist was not activated, there was no call from anyone from BMW after the accident. No warning lights or collision indicators went off prior to collision as they should have.

December 2022 Crash

The contact owns a 2022 BMW IX. The contact stated that the wife started the vehicle while parked in the garage. The wife exited the vehicle to retrieve an item and left the front driver's door open. Moments later the vehicle drove in reverse out of the garage and across the street and crashed into the neighbor's parked vehicle. The contact indicated that during the failure the collision avoidance system did not activate. No injuries were reported.

Reported at 16,000 miles, November 2023 Crash

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.

Reported at 3,900 miles, December 2022

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