Every 2024 BMW iX recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 25V395000
Jul 23, 2025Electrical 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.
Full recall details for 25V395000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 25V470000
Jul 16, 2025Electrical 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.
Full recall details for 25V470000 →Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA 23V409000
Jul 6, 2023Vehicle 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.
Full recall details for 23V409000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V295000
Apr 26, 2023Electrical 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.
Full recall details for 23V295000 →
2024 BMW iX complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW iX, reporting 13 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. BMW has issued at least 92 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System13
- Forward Collision Avoidance11
- Service Brakes8
- Back Over Prevention5
- Unknown Or Other4
- Engine3
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (46)
- Structure (9)
- Engine (8)
- Equipment (7)
- Steering (6)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
Read BMW iX owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW iX. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“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.”
2024 BMW IXFeb 23, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11719905
Crash
“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.”
2024 BMW IXFeb 12, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11717541
Crash
“While moving at a very slow speed parking the vehicle in my driveway, I was slowly turning to the left. The vehicle accelerated suddenly and quickly. This cost the front end to strike the deck and steps to the deck of my home. It also damaged the lower front end of the vehicle.”
2024 BMW IXSep 22, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11689057
Crash
“My 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 intermittently fails to deploy the rearview windows upon startup. Restarting does not help; they open only after driving above ~25 mph. This typically occurred once or twice a month based on my recollection.”
2024 BMW IXMay 15, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11661270
Injury reportedCrash
“I was driving on Single Pedal Drive on a freeway with the 2024 BMW IX, there was a slow down ahead of me. I removed my foot from the pedal and waited for car to slow down, but car didn't slow down enough. Then I slammed the brakes hard, but the brake didn't engage.”
2024 BMW IXApr 3, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11652449
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