2024 BMW Ix recalls and problems

The 2024 BMW Ix has 4 recalls and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Pictured: a 2023 model; the 2024 may differ in details. Photo: 2023 Bmw Ix by Mariordo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2024 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 Ix model years — 2nd most.

4recalls

34complaints

13crashes

2fires

10injuries

350median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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4 recalls

Electrical System

Jul 23, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles

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.

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 1-800-525-7417.

Electrical System

Jul 16, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V470000 · 136 vehicles

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.

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 becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Vehicle Speed Control

Jun 7, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V409000 · 11,180 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System

Apr 26, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V295000 · 31 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System14

Forward Collision Avoidance9

Service Brakes8

Back Over Prevention5

Power Train4

Unknown or other4

Vehicle Speed Control4

Engine3

Fuel System2

Steering2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2024 vs. other BMW Ix years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 BMW Ix have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the 2024 BMW Ix, the latest from Jul 23, 2025 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 BMW Ix?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (14), forward collision avoidance (9), service brakes (8). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.