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2024 BMW iX: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW iX, most recently filed July 2025. Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW iX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2024 BMW iX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V395000 Filed Jul 23, 2025

Loss of Drive Power

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction motor · controller · software
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
94.8% repairedof 71,286 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 25V470000 Filed Jul 16, 2025

High Voltage Battery Failure

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
86% repairedof 136 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2024 BMW iX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V409000 Filed Jun 7, 2023

Unintentional Activation of Cruise Control

Vehicle speed control · cruise control
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
99.5% repairedof 11,180 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V409000
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Recall 23V295000 Filed Apr 26, 2023

HV Battery Cell Monitoring Circuit Not Secured

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
100% repairedof 31 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (33)

33 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

13involved a crash
2involved a fire
10injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 BMW iX, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 33.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2024 compares with other iX years

Best and worst iX years →
2022202320242025
This year (2024)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 86 mpg combined

86
mpg combined
87
city
85
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$900
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$759per year
$63per month
174gallons a year

Miles ÷ 86 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2024 BMW iX configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive87 / 85 / 86$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive87 / 85 / 86$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive87 / 85 / 86$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive83 / 82 / 83$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive83 / 82 / 83$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive83 / 82 / 83$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive78 / 82 / 80$950—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive78 / 82 / 80$950—

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2024 BMW iX FAQ

How many recalls does the 2024 BMW iX have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 25V395000 (electrical), 25V470000 (electrical), 23V409000 (vehicle speed control), 23V295000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2024 BMW iX problems?

Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (13), Forward collision avoidance (9), Service brakes (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2024 BMW iX get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 87 city, 85 highway and 86 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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