2023 BMW iX - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2023 BMW iX belongs to a BMW iX lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 4 model years, from 2023 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion iX entirely. It is configured as all-wheel drive with an automatic (a1). This 2023 car is the earliest model year on record for the BMW iX.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, HT-12 battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 11 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 88 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around air bags (9), unknown or other (6), vehicle speed control (3). A representative report reads: "While driving my leased BMW iX on the highway during heavy rain, the windshield wipers suddenly malfunctioned. The wipers began striking each other violently..." There are 12 safety recalls on record; one covers: 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....
EPA range is about 324 miles on a full charge, 86 MPGe combined. Estimated annual charging cost runs near $900.
Quick Specs
| EPA range | 324 miles |
| Efficiency | 86 MPGe combined |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $900 |
| Tire size | 225/45R18 |
| Coolant | HT-12 |
| Open recalls on record | 12 |
| Technical service bulletins | 71 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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See full specs, parts & repair guides →Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.