Model year record

2024 BMW IX

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 87 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V395000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor: controller: software

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor: controller: software
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
71,286
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-23
Owners notified
2025-08-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V470000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
136
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-16
Owners notified
2025-12-02

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V409000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
11,180
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-07
Owners notified
2023-08-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V295000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
31
Reported to NHTSA
2023-04-26
Owners notified
2023-06-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system18200 mi
Service brakes12
Forward collision avoidance: warnings9
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking7
Back over prevention: warnings5
Unknown or other5
Vehicle speed control549,000 mi
Engine4
Power train4
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3
Fuel/propulsion system3
Steering3
Structure: body3
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2
Communication: vehicle to vehicle1200 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)1200 mi
Suspension1
Tires1

The 2023 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2025 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.