AI Damage2022 BMW IX: common problems
Owners of the 2022 BMW IX filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 117 service bulletins for this year. We found 2 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 32
- involving a crash
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 117
- YouTube repair videos
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 31% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 22% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 16% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 16% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 16% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 16% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 10 complaints (31% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 40.
- Forward collision avoidance: 7 complaints (22% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Steering: 5 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Vehicle speed control: 5 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- automatic, 1-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 32 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 | 40 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact indicated that during the failure the collision avoidance system did not activate. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000.
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.
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.
• When the rear passenger position is not occupied: Even when empty, an unlatched door can drift open during sudden acceleration, cornering, or braking. This creates a severe distraction for the driver, blocks visibility, and presents an immediate aerodynamic hazard.
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.
Sudden loss of motive power and extreme speed caps in active traffic lanes created severe rear-end and intersection collision hazards. The vehicle has 6 dealer service visits and 30+ cumulative days out of service since July 2026 for unresolved electrical and charging defects before escalating to drivetrain shutdown.
The power steering was completely gone. The car was nearly impossible to turn the wheel it took all the strength I could muster to do so as turning was nearly impossible. I drove it to the dealer as it was no longer safe to drive.
Intermittent and sudden "Changed Steering Effort" warning on dash every 2-3 vehicle starts. Steering effort is very noticeably increased. This is a known issue among all BMW iX owners, easily inspected, and BMW has swept this problem under the rug for too long and quietly replaced all the steering racks when the…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,058 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 50% least complained about).
On average one model year of the IX has 23 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 32, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21” variant, a quiescent‑current violation…
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…
- “Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock
See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.
- 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…
- There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you…
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…
- 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…
- 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.
- While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “clicking” sound is heard from the driver’s footwell area
- When the alarm system is activated and doors are locked, within a short period the doors will unlock, and…
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 check control (CC) message (‘Steering behavior
Drive moderately. Have it checked by the nearest service partner.’) will light up and there will be a noticeable reduction in power steering assistance when parking.
- Water sloshing is heard in the vehicle’s body when accelerating and braking
- A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have…
A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assistance featureshave limited…
- Groaning noise in the front parcel shelf of the luggage compartment area
The noise is mostly head when the vehicle interior is cold.
NHTSA lists 117 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW IX?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, forward collision avoidance, steering. Total complaints: 32. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (13%), warning lights, check engine (13%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 BMW IX?
NHTSA lists 117 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 BMW IX from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.