2024 BMW IX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IX years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW IX. That ranks 2nd out of 4 IX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints, 39%), typically at around 275 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 BMW IX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 39% | 275 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Communication | 1 | 3% | 200 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 200 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 BMW IX recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction motor:controller:software
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
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.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
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
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The Parking Assistant malfunctioned. When Parking Assistant took over the vehicle, it reversed too quickly and slammed into an EV charger, causing damage to the rear of my vehicle and the EV charger. The rear cameras did not detect the fixed EV charger.
Date and Time: XXX at approximately 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Location: Northbound [XXX]. Vehicle: 2024 BMW iX. Occupants: Driver and driverâs son. Weather/Road Conditions: Very hot and Sunny, in the 97-degree temperature; gusting winds at about 17-miles/hr; the vehicle was traveling at normal…
Recently purchased used iX and successfully used the Parking Assistant Professional about a dozen times to back into my home garage using 5-point maneuver (driveway layout visible from aerial photo from address provided with report; drove in straight passed spot on garageâs left side looking in…
The car in front of me did not put brakes on or slow down and hit a car that was slowed to a stop in front of her. I was behind her and hit by brakes and tried to avoid the collision. My brake assist did not work; my car did not alert me and did not try to help me stop. I was told when i bought the…
The contact owns a 2024 BMW iX. The contact stated that while his wife pulled into the driveway and came to a stop, there was a sudden acceleration that prompted the vehicle to drive through the garage door. The contact stated in separate occasion she has felt something similar while driving…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 BMW IX?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 BMW IX?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 BMW IX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IX model years, the 2024 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.