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2024 BMW iX reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 BMW iX holds 33 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 11 per year. That is more complaints per year than most iX years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Controller, software, Traction battery, and Cruise control.

2022 BMW iX
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Complaints

33

Per year

11

Recalls

4

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (13 of 33), then Forward collision avoidance (9) and Service brakes (8). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 5 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 iX has 38 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2025 has 13 complaints, 7 per year. The 2024 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 BMW iX. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction motor, controller, software 2025-07-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V395000
Summary 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.
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 electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2025-07-16 · NHTSA campaign 25V470000
Summary 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.
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 speed control, cruise control 2023-06-07 · NHTSA campaign 23V409000
Summary 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.
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 electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2023-04-26 · NHTSA campaign 23V295000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (33 total)

Electrical system
13
Forward collision avoidance
9
Service brakes
8
Back-over prevention
5
Engine
3
Powertrain
3
Speed control
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Steering
2
Structure
2
Communication
1
Equipment
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

13

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

5

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

5202313202410202552026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The Parking Assistant malfunctioned. When Parking Assistant took over the vehicle, it reversed too quickly and slammed into an EV charger, causing damage to the rear of my vehicle and the EV charger. The rear cameras…"
    Back-over prevention · filed 2026-09-18
  • "Date and Time: XXX at approximately 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Location: Northbound [XXX]. Vehicle: 2024 BMW iX. Occupants: Driver and driver’s son. Weather/Road Conditions: Very hot and Sunny, in the 97-degree…"
    Structure · filed 2026-08-10
  • "Recently purchased used iX and successfully used the Parking Assistant Professional about a dozen times to back into my home garage using 5-point maneuver (driveway layout visible from aerial photo from address provided…"
    Unknown or other, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-05-10
  • "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…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-02-23
  • "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. The contact…"
    Speed control · filed 2026-02-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 BMW iX SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
iX M60 (21 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 78 82 80 MPG / 296 mi range $950
iX M60 (22 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 78 82 80 MPG / 296 mi range $950
iX xDrive40 (20 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 87 85 86 MPG / 217 mi range $900
iX xDrive40 (21 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 87 85 86 MPG / 217 mi range $900
iX xDrive40 (22 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 87 85 86 MPG / 217 mi range $900
iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 83 82 83 MPG / 307 mi range $900
iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 83 82 83 MPG / 307 mi range $900
iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 83 82 83 MPG / 307 mi range $900

Specs and fitment

First generation (I20), 2022–present
Body styles SUV
Tire size 235/60R20, 255/50R21 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 22V-541 covers certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles (and certain i4 models): the high-voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause an electrical short. The campaign lists 367 vehicles across those models; owners are advised not to drive or charge until dealers replace the battery, and to park outside. Recall 22V-944 covers certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, xDrive50, and M60 vehicles (and other BMW EVs): high-voltage battery ECU software may not detect a thermal event (14,086 vehicles); dealers update the software. Recall 23V-295 covers certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 vehicles (and certain i4 models) for an improperly secured high-voltage battery cell-monitoring circuit (31 vehicles).

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 BMW iX reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 BMW iX holds 33 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 11 per year. That is more complaints per year than most iX years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Controller, software, Traction battery, and Cruise control.

What are common problems with a 2024 BMW iX?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (13 of 33), then Forward collision avoidance (9) and Service brakes (8). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 5 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 BMW iX more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 iX has 38 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2025 has 13 complaints, 7 per year. The 2024 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2024 BMW iX been recalled?

The 2024 BMW iX has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 BMW iX?

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 2024 BMW iX with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 BMW iX get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 BMW iX is 83.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the BMW iX use engine oil?

No. It is a battery-electric vehicle with no combustion engine oil fill.

What does recall 22V-541 cover on the iX?

Certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles (and certain i4 models): the high-voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause an electrical short. The campaign lists 367 vehicles; owners are advised not to drive or charge until repaired.

When did the US iX start?

Model year 2022 (i20 generation on this site).