2022-2023 BMW iX Delivery Stop: Electric Drive Unit Failure
BMW has announced a delivery stop for specific 2022-2023 iX SAV vehicles manufactured between October 6, 2022, and November 7, 2022. This action, identified by NHTSA ID 10230720, addresses a supplier production issue that could lead to an electric drive unit failure.
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BMW AG has implemented a delivery stop for specific 2022-2023 BMW iX SAV vehicles. This measure, effective December 1, 2022, addresses a critical concern related to the vehicle's electrical system. The issue stems from a supplier production defect that could lead to an electric drive unit failure in affected vehicles. This delivery stop is documented under NHTSA ID 10230720.
Why This Matters
An electric drive unit failure is a significant safety concern as it can result in a sudden loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. For owners or prospective buyers of a 2022 BMW iX electric drive unit failure could mean serious consequences. BMW's proactive delivery stop aims to prevent these potentially dangerous situations by ensuring all affected vehicles are rectified before reaching customers.
Important Warnings: Delivery Stop in Effect
For vehicles subject to this delivery stop, BMW has mandated that they cannot be delivered to customers until the necessary resolution is completed. This ensures that no vehicle with the potential for an electric drive unit failure is sold or released. Prospective owners of a 2022 BMW iX electric drive unit failure concern should be aware of this restriction.
Next Steps for Owners and Buyers
If you have ordered a 2022 or 2023 BMW iX that falls within the October 6, 2022, to November 7, 2022, production dates, it is advisable to contact your BMW dealership. They can provide the most current information regarding the status of your vehicle and the timeline for resolution of the electric drive unit failure issue.
Source: NHTSA ID 10230720
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the BMW iX delivery stop about?
- The BMW iX delivery stop, identified by NHTSA ID 10230720, is due to a supplier production issue that may cause the electric drive unit to fail in certain 2022-2023 BMW iX SAV vehicles.
- Which BMW iX models are affected by the electric drive unit failure issue?
- The delivery stop affects certain 2022 and 2023 model year BMW iX SAV vehicles that were produced between October 6, 2022, and November 7, 2022.
- What is the risk associated with the electric drive unit failure?
- An electric drive unit failure can lead to a loss of propulsion, which increases the risk of a crash. BMW has implemented the delivery stop to address this safety concern before vehicles are delivered to customers.
- What should I do if I have ordered an affected BMW iX?
- If you have ordered a 2022-2023 BMW iX produced within the specified dates, you should contact your BMW dealership for updates on your vehicle's status and the resolution of the electric drive unit failure issue.
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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