2022 BMW iX Delivery Stop: High Voltage Battery Issue
BMW has announced a Delivery Stop for a limited number of 2022 BMW iX SAV vehicles. The issue involves a low voltage wiring harness plug connection on a high voltage battery cell module that may not function correctly, requiring replacement of the affected cell module.
Important Warning: Delivery Stop Issued
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop, effective August 17, 2022, for a small number of 2022 BMW iX SAV vehicles. This means that affected vehicles cannot be delivered to customers until the necessary repair has been completed. This action is distinct from a recall but indicates a critical issue identified by the manufacturer, as detailed in this 2022 BMW iX manufacturer_communication.
What's Affected
This Delivery Stop specifically impacts Model Year 2022 BMW iX SAV vehicles. The affected units were produced within a specific timeframe: between April 29, 2022, and June 27, 2022. Owners of vehicles within this production range should be aware of this information.
The Issue: High Voltage Battery Wiring
The core problem identified is with the low voltage wiring harness plug connection on a high voltage battery cell module. This connection may not be functioning as intended. While the specific implications of this malfunction are not detailed in the summary, issues with high voltage battery systems can affect vehicle performance and safety.
Manufacturer's Remedy
To address this issue, the affected high voltage battery cell module will need to be replaced. This repair ensures that the low voltage wiring harness plug connection operates correctly, restoring the vehicle to its intended specifications. This is a critical repair to ensure the proper functioning of the high voltage battery system in the 2022 BMW iX.
What Owners Should Know
Since this is a Delivery Stop, vehicles currently in dealer inventory or transit will be held until the repair is completed. If you have ordered a 2022 BMW iX SAV and are awaiting delivery, your vehicle may be subject to this hold. BMW is not notifying consumers directly for delivery stops, as the vehicles are not yet in customer hands. However, if you have already taken delivery of a vehicle produced within the specified dates, you should contact your BMW dealer to confirm if your vehicle is affected and what steps need to be taken regarding this 2022 BMW iX manufacturer_communication.
Source: NHTSA ID: 10224207
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the reason for the 2022 BMW iX Delivery Stop?
- The Delivery Stop is due to a potential issue with the low voltage wiring harness plug connection on a high voltage battery cell module, which may not be working as intended.
- Which 2022 BMW iX vehicles are affected by this manufacturer_communication?
- This Delivery Stop affects a small number of 2022 BMW iX SAV vehicles produced between April 29, 2022, and June 27, 2022.
- What is the repair for the high voltage battery issue?
- The manufacturer's remedy involves replacing the affected high voltage battery cell module to ensure the low voltage wiring harness plug connection functions correctly.
- Will I be notified if my 2022 BMW iX is part of this Delivery Stop?
- For Delivery Stops, BMW typically does not notify consumers directly as the vehicles are not yet in customer hands. If you have an iX on order, your dealer will manage the repair before delivery.
What BMW iX owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 5 model years.
- 120
- Owner complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 204
- Service bulletins
- 34
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 19
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
32 complaints, the 3rd most of 5 model years on file. Owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 11 recalls on file.
Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 34 of 120 complaints (28%), including 10 for 2022.
Complaints by model year
| 2022 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | |
| 2024 | 34 | |
| 2025 | 13 | |
| 2026 | 3 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 34
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 29
- Vehicle Speed Control — 17
- Power Train — 14
- Air Bags — 13
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 25V395000 — Electrical System (Jul 2025)
- 25V470000 — Electrical System (Jul 2025)
- 23V449000 — Electrical System (Jun 2023)
Recent owner reports about electrical system
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.
Read owner complaints →Power loss, dash went black and loss of drive power. This failure has occurred twice and I more fully documented each failure to BMW. When was the last time this occurred? August 28th 2.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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