DecodedCars2023 BMW iX
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- M60 Series, Series
- Engines
- Electric motor
- Horsepower
- 516–532 hp
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- EV
- EV range
- 324 mi · 12 h on 240 V
- Length
- 194.9 in
- Curb weight
- 5,379–5,862 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 12 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 324 miles on a charge (EPA).
- Strong performanceUp to 532 hp, versus about 375 hp for similar 2023 models.
Watch out for
- "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 42 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2023 BMW iX is a standard SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,862 lb (M60 Series).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 324 miles and takes about 12 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 12 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
What changed for 2023
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2022 iX — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 iX →
Trims, performance & features
Powertrain516–532 hpElectric motor
DriveAWD/4WD
Trims
xDrive50ixDrive M60
Safety & driver-assist features
Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistOptional
Adaptive cruise controlOptional
Parking assistStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes
Built in: Dingolfing, Germany
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 2 2023 iX configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M60 Series | 194.9 in | 77.2 in | 66.5 in | 118.1 in | 66.1 / 67.3 in | 5,862 lb | 47/53 |
| Series | 194.9 in | 77.2 in | 66.5 in | 118.1 in | 66.1 / 67.3 in | 5,379 lb | 49/51 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) EV | TBD | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 324 mi · 38.9911 kWh/100mi | – | $900 | – |
| iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels) EV | TBD | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 315 mi · 39.2692 kWh/100mi | – | $900 | – |
| iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels) EV | TBD | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 305 mi · 40.6757 kWh/100mi | – | $900 | – |
| iX M60 (22 inch wheels) EV | 190 and 360 kW EESM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 274 mi · 42.99 kWh/100mi | – | $950 | – |
| iX M60 (21 inch wheels) EV | 190 and 360 kW EESM | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 288 mi · 43.5015 kWh/100mi | – | $1,000 | – |
10/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
10/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $7,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.8 MPG2023 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2023 BMW iX.
Similar 2023 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 BMW iX (this car) | 324 mi | Not rated | 12 |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | 330 mi | Not rated | 17 |
| 2023 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2023 BMW X5 | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2023 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2023 BMW X3 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2023 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Recalls (12)
Safety advisory: 1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Check your VIN now.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software · Jul 23, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles
- 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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Jul 16, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V470000 · 136 vehicles
- 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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management · Jun 28, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V449000 · 69 vehicles
- 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.
Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control · Jun 7, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V409000 · 11,180 vehicles
- 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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Apr 26, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V295000 · 31 vehicles
- 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.
Air Bags › Frontal · Feb 14, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V079000 · 15,803 vehicles
- 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.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert · Jan 25, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V026000 · 3,431 vehicles
- 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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software · Dec 20, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V944000 · 14,086 vehicles
- 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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System · Oct 5, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V741000 · 1 vehicles
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle. The transmission final drive gear in the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam.
- Risk
- The gear weld seam could break, resulting in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- A dealer will replace the electric drive unit, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed November 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Jul 27, 2022 Do not drive Park outside
NHTSA campaign 22V541000 · 367 vehicles
- 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 will also be contacted by phone.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Jul 7, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V483000 · 6,930 vehicles
- 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.
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module › Software · Apr 13, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V240000 · 3,166 vehicles
- 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.
Not every 2023 BMW iX is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
38Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
12Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
6Injuries reported
2,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2023 BMW iX buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 12 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Safety-critical recall. At least one recall carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Do not buy until the VIN shows it was repaired.
- Air Bags — 12 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Electrical System — 7 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 5 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 2,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Battery health. Ask for a battery state-of-health report, check the remaining battery warranty, and compare the displayed range at 100% charge with the EPA's 324 miles.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 BMW iX. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other iX years
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