2024 BMW IX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2024 BMW IX, and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2024 BMW IX
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Traction battery (electrical system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Cruise control (vehicle speed control)
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Traction battery (electrical system)
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.
Remedy: 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.
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2024 BMW IX have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,517 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2026 · Back over prevention
“Date and Time: XXX at approximately 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Location: Northbound [XXX]. Vehicle: 2024 BMW iX. Occupants: Driver and driver’s son. Weather/Road Conditions: Very hot and Sunny, in the 97”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 10, 2026 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2024 BMW iX (iX M60 (21 inch Wheels), iX M60 (22 inch Wheels), iX xDrive40 (20 inch Wheels), iX xDrive40 (21 inch Wheels), …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 80–86 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 78–87 / 82–85 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare BMW IX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW IX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 BMW IX | 11 | 30 |
| 2023 BMW IX | 12 | 38 |
| 2024 BMW IX | 4 | 33 |
| 2025 BMW IX | 1 | 13 |
Checking a specific 2024 BMW IX
How do I know if my 2024 BMW IX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2024 BMW IX; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V295000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.