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2022 BMW iX

Electric
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
40 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls3 critical 11
Complaints3 crash reported 32
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
EV rangebest configuration, EPA 324 mi
Starting MSRP1 trims · manufacturer $83,200
20262025202420232022

The 2022 BMW iX is sold in the U.S. as an electric large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels), is EPA-rated at 324 miles with 86 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year, 3 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 32 complaints, most often about the electrical system. Manufacturer pricing runs from $83,200 to $83,200 across 1 trims.

BMW iX — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
BMW iX · Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueSeatsCargo (2nd row)Wheels
xDrive50ElectricAWD$83,200516 hp564 lb-ft535.5 cu-ft20 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels)ElectricAWD190 and 230 kW EESM868786 MPGe324 mi39.012 h$900
iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels)ElectricAWD190 and 230 kW EESM868586 MPGe315 mi39.312 h$900
iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels)ElectricAWD190 and 230 kW EESM828483 MPGe305 mi40.712 h$900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45135, 45137, 45136.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels)5–10 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 0 / California ZEV / California LEV-III ULEV70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay Elite
iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels), iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels)10 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 0 / California ZEVAll 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay Elite

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (11)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Electrical System

71,286 vehicles 95% reported repaired
Problem BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power. Risk A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Fix The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 25V395000 reported Jul 23, 2025 BMW of North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

136 vehicles 86% reported repaired
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. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V470000 reported Jul 16, 2025 BMW of North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

69 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU. Risk An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V449000 reported Jun 28, 2023 BMW of North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Vehicle Speed Control

11,180 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles. The driver may unintentionally reactivate the cruise control system while turning the steering wheel at low speeds, resulting in a sudden increase of vehicle speed. Risk A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V409000 reported Jun 7, 2023 BMW of North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

31 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V295000 reported Apr 26, 2023 BMW of North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

15,803 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash. Risk A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V079000 reported Feb 14, 2023 BMW of North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Back Over Prevention

3,431 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles." Risk Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V026000 reported Jan 25, 2023 BMW of North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

14,086 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power. Risk An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V944000 reported Dec 20, 2022 BMW of North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

Park outside Do not drive 367 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. Fix 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
NHTSA campaign 22V541000 reported Jul 27, 2022 BMW of North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

6,930 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays." Risk A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V483000 reported Jul 7, 2022 BMW of North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

3,166 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50, and iX M60 vehicles. The air bag malfunction indicator light and display message may not illuminate in the event of a problem with the air bag control or pedestrian protection systems, due to incorrect software. Risk An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash. Fix Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V240000 reported Apr 13, 2022 BMW of North America, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021. On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject mat

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific iX

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2022 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. BMW publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2022 BMW iX, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
32complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

108 per 10,000 built · BMW reported 2,970 iX built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2022: 11 · 2023: 9 · 2024: 4 · 2025: 5 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Electrical System 10
Forward Collision Avoidance 10
Fuel/Propulsion System 5
Vehicle Speed Control 5
Power Train 5
Steering 5

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

BMW car states suddenly loss of power and entering turtle mode. Then car suddenly stops or loses speed while driving. Battery potential appears to degrade and starts with inability to deceleration. Very dangerous conditions for driving. The car will lose battery potential and then shutdown reduce speed suddenly and/or completely stop.
Engine Oct 17, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11771821
While driving under 45 mph on 9/17/2026, the vehicle suddenly lost drive propulsion and would not respond to accelerator pedal input. Power spontaneously restored after roughly 1 minute. BMW Proactive Care immediately pushed automated vehicle alerts: "2472: Drive carefully. Chassis stabilization" and "29: Cont.
Service Brakes Oct 2, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11768628
Continually get a power loss error while driving and accelerating. Took to BMW dealership and not able to clear error after having the car for a over month
Electrical System Dec 23, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11706883
On 11/11 I was driving my vehicle and for the first time ever I received a error message in the vehicle of reduced driver steering. It said driving was still possible but take the vehicle to a dealer for evaluation when possible. This message popped up and went away the rest of the day and first half of the following day.
Steering Nov 12, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11698875
I am writing to report a serious safety concern regarding the 2022 BMW iX, specifically related to the malfunction of its safety system due to the software provided by Green Hill Software.
Forward Collision Avoidance Feb 24, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11573819
I have had 6-8 instances where the car "takes off" and accelerates without my touching the accelerator. It is not full-acceleration but strong enough that if a car was immediately in front of me - I might hit it. Hitting the brakes stops the acceleration and the car then drives normally.
Vehicle Speed Control Oct 10, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11488676

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by BMW itself: 2 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 1 killed, 1 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 67 per 100,000 built. Every iX model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Driver-assist crash reports (1)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
1report filed

1 no injury reported

Oct 2024 to Oct 2024 · 0 with an air bag deployment · 1 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: not named in the filings

Crash partner: Other 1

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Oct 2024Level 2Otherno injury reportedCA—10039-9008

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 117
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-08-27
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 106 service bulletins, 11 service campaigns

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Structure, Steering, Unknown Or Other.

  • B611626 Service campaign
    2026-08-27 · Electrical System
  • In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21” variant, a quiescent‑current violation mayoccur if the system fails to enter sleep mode. When this sleep error is present, a remote software upgrade(RSU) may be aborted and the FZD can become degraded. The following Check Control Messages (CCMs) may be displayed: “Energy Management — Increased Energy Consumption While Parked.” “Software U
  • B320526 Service bulletin
    2026-08-20 · Steering
  • “Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.
  • B120523 Service bulletin
    2026-03-06 · Power Train
  • The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit) 0317F2 - High-voltage system, insulation fault detected: when switch contactors are closed. 0317F1 - High-voltage system, insulation resistance below warning threshold: when switch contactors are closed. The
  • B170124 Service bulletin
    2026-02-25 · Engine
  • There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Undervoltage or internal communication fault 8049AA - Coolant level sensor, expansion tank: Coolant level low or short circuit to ground or line
  • B511325 Service bulletin
    2025-09-29 · Structure — Body
  • There are two possible situations: When opening either the front and/or rear door, the door window glass does not lower (short drop). When closing either the front and/or rear door, the door window glass does not roll up into the seal but rests outsidethe seal.
  • B640825 Service campaign
    2025-08-26 · Electrical System
  • A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in the failure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.
  • B510225 Service bulletin
    2025-08-26 · Structure — Body
  • While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “clicking” sound is heard from the driver’s footwell area.
  • B651825 Service bulletin
    2025-08-08 · Electrical System
  • When the alarm system is activated and doors are locked, within a short period the doors will unlock, and a “double beep” acoustic confirmation is heard from vehicle.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Common questions about the 2022 iX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2022 BMW iX cost?

The manufacturer lists $83,200 for the xDrive50 AWD. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2022 BMW iX have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 11 recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW iX, 3 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 25V470000, covering Electrical System. 2 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: December 31, 2025. There is an active do not drive advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2022 BMW iX?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2022 BMW iX yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (40/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 BMW iX?

Across the 3 EPA-rated configurations of the 2022 BMW iX, the longest EPA range is 324 miles on a charge. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2022 BMW iX?

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW iX, most often about electrical system, forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system. Of those, 3 involved a crash. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2022 BMW iX?

The EPA smog rating for the 2022 BMW iX runs 5 to 10 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV70, California ZEV, Federal Tier 3 Bin 0 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2022 BMW iX?

The manufacturer has filed 117 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW iX, most often covering electrical system, equipment, structure. The most recent is dated 2026-08-27. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations3 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates3 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls11NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints32NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratingsnoneNHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins117NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports1NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment1 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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