2024 BMW iX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 4 iX years
The 2024 BMW iX ranks worst of 4 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 33 complaints, 13 crashes, and 2 fires. Electrical System (39%) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (36%) are the top problem areas, backed by 4 recalls.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 13 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 83
- 83 city / 82 hwy
Top 2024 BMW iX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System13 (39%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (36%)
- Brakes8 (24%)
- Engine6 (18%)
- Other5 (15%)
- Structure & Body3 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (9%)
- Fuel System2 (6%)
- Steering2 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
What owners report
- Vehicles in Park or reverse have unexpectedly lurched or accelerated on their own, leading to collisions with walls or parked cars.
- Drivers report the brake pedal going soft or failing to engage, sometimes while using one-pedal driving mode on the highway.
- One owner reported a fire that started while the vehicle was charging at a recommended charging station, leaving the car undrivable.
- Another owner described brakes seizing while driving, which caused all four wheels to catch fire and damaged the brake lines.
- Owners report the automatic parking assist feature recalling a saved maneuver and then behaving unexpectedly, resulting in a crash.
- A steering-wheel turn at low speed reportedly caused unintended cruise-control reactivation and sudden acceleration, similar to a related recall.
2024 BMW iX recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V395000Jul 23, 2025Electrical System71,286 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction motor:controller:software
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.
- NHTSA 25V470000Jul 16, 2025Electrical System136 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
- NHTSA 23V409000Jun 7, 2023Engine11,180 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
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: 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.
2024 BMW iX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 83 MPG
- Highway
- 82 MPG
- Combined
- 83 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $900
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other iX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 BMW iX reliable?
- Among the four iX model years with data, 2024 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 versus 0 for 2022 and 33 for 2025. NHTSA lists 33 complaints, 13 crashes, and 2 fires for the 2024 iX.
- What are the main problems with the 2024 BMW iX?
- Electrical System issues make up 39% of complaints and Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues make up 36%, followed by Brakes at 24% and Engine at 18%.
- Does the 2024 BMW iX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 iX, covering electric drive motor software that can shut down the high-voltage system, improperly assembled battery cell modules, unintended cruise-control reactivation, and a battery cell monitoring circuit issue.
- How does the 2024 iX compare to other iX years?
- The 2024 iX has a complaint index of 100 and is rated Avoid, while 2022 (index 0) is rated Best, 2023 (index 67) is rated Caution, and 2025 (index 33) is rated Good.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 BMW iX?
- The 2024 iX gets an EPA combined rating of 83 MPG-equivalent, 83 city and 82 highway, with an annual fuel cost of $900.