KnownCarProblems2024 BMW iX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW iX, most often about the electrical (39% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about iX model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2024 BMW iX problems
Electrical
13 complaints · 39%Driver assistance
9 complaints · 27%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control.
Brakes
8 complaints · 24%Backup camera
5 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: warnings.
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 12%Transmission
3 complaints · 9%Engine
3 complaints · 9%Speed control
3 complaints · 9%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 without stepping on the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 BMW iX recalls
Electrical: software
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Speed control: cruise control
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: traction battery
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 BMW iX
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 BMW iX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (13 complaints); driver assistance (9 complaints); brakes (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 BMW iX have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 23, 2025 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the BMW iX?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about iX model year since 2000, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.