repaired · 2026 Q3
Controller: software
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2024 BMW IXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2024 BMW IX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-470 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 BMW IX has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
9Forward collision avoidance7 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes6 crash/fire/injury
5Back over prevention3 crash/fire/injury
4Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
4Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Steering
76 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 6 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2024 BMW IX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: 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.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Risk. A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other IX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the IX median. How we score
'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 BMW IX safety ratings
2024 BMW iX SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What IX owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My BMW experienced repeated drivetrain, chassis, rollaway and other electronic malfunction warnings. After the warnings appeared, the vehicle behaved unpredictably. On multiple occasions, after I released the brake pedal, the vehicle unexpectedly increased speed rather than slowing. On other…
While operating the vehicle, the steering system suddenly developed a fault with no prior warning. A "Changed Steering Effort" warning appeared on the dashboard, immediately followed by significant resistance in the steering wheel and violent mechanical shuddering/oscillation. This resulted in a…
Vehicle has displayed drivetrain and high-voltage-battery fault warnings on three separate occasions — December 2024, July 2025 (after replacement of a high-voltage-battery cell), and September 2025. Despite multiple service visits and nearly 90 days out of service, the same safety-related warnings…
Own a 2024 IX?
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