2025 BMW iX
Electric Midsize / large SUV
The 2025 BMW iX is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize or large SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels), is EPA-rated at 309 miles with 83 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 13 complaints, most often about forward collision avoidance.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iX xDrive40 (22 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 89 | 85 | 87 MPGe | 219 mi | 38.6 | 9 h | $850 |
| iX xDrive40 (20 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 87 | 85 | 86 MPGe | 217 mi | 39.3 | 9 h | $900 |
| iX xDrive40 (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 84 | 81 | 83 MPGe | 211 mi | 40.6 | 9 h | $900 |
| iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 82 | 84 | 83 MPGe | 309 mi | 40.6 | 13 h | $900 |
| iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 82 | 81 | 81 MPGe | 303 mi | 41.4 | 13 h | $950 |
| iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 82 | 81 | 81 MPGe | 302 mi | 41.5 | 13 h | $950 |
| iX M60 (22 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 360 kW EESM | 75 | 79 | 77 MPGe | 285 mi | 43.7 | 13 h | $1,000 |
| iX M60 (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 360 kW EESM | 75 | 77 | 76 MPGe | 284 mi | 44.4 | 13 h | $1,000 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (1)
Electrical System
criticalProblem: 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.
Owner complaints
13 complaints filed
5 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2024: 2 · 2025: 5 · 2026: 6
Most-cited components
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 7
- Vehicle Speed Control — 4
- Back Over Prevention — 3
- Power Train — 2
- Service Brakes — 2
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.
Crash ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other iX model years
2026 iX
0 recalls · 3 complaints
D2024 iX
4 recalls · 32 complaints
F2023 iX
12 recalls · 38 complaints
F2022 iX
11 recalls · 29 complaints
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). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 48337, 48335, 48336, 48338, 48339, 48340, 48334, 48333). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.