2024 BMW iX xDrive40 (21 inch Wheels)

2024 BMW iX xDrive40

21" wheels

Electric SUV · AWD

217 mi 112 kWh 322 hp NMC CCS1 200 kW DC 4 recalls 30 complaints · 12/10K
68 /100
TrimIndex Score

Based on battery health, build quality, owner data, EPA range, and market pricing

Above average for 2024 EV SUVs (class avg 66 · top 37%)

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Sourced from: NHTSA· EPA· KBB· J.D. Power ·5 Reddit threads ·91 forum excerpts

Last scanned 38 days ago

Buyer brief · 267 words

The 2024 BMW iX xDrive40 (21-inch wheels) packs 322 hp, 217 miles of EPA range and a 105 kWh battery, and the short EPA range puts longer trips out of reach for this trim.

Score read

A 68/100 makes this a paperwork-and-test-drive decision. Software and driver-assist score is the cleaner read at 91/100; range and efficiency score needs more diligence at 38/100. Owners on Reddit repeatedly cite software tech and range as recurring problems. A clean VIN lookup matters more than the headline count.

Price context

Bring your own comps Pull current comps before negotiating

Pull a current KBB Fair Purchase, an Edmunds True Market Value, and an active dealer listing for this exact trim. Anchor your offer to those, not the seller's number.

Who this is for

✓ Good for

  • Daily commuter ≤50 mi/day, predictable charging

✗ Avoid if you are a

  • Family hauler 3+ kids, cargo, towing
  • Road tripper Long trips, needs DC fast network
  • $
    Bargain hunter Best TCO, reliability + low depreciation

Gotchas

  • Serviceable Recall paperwork has to match the exact VIN.

    Mitigation Use NHTSA and the automaker lookup, then require repair records instead of a verbal promise.

  • Built in Range is the easy place to overbuy this trim (38/100).

    Mitigation Check your commute, winter margin, and fast-charge plan before you assume the EPA number fits your use.

  • Verify Current market pricing is not confirmed well enough for this trim.

    Mitigation Compare KBB, J.D. Power, and live listings for the same trim before treating price as a buying signal.

Pre-purchase inspection

  • 1 Run the exact VIN through NHTSA and the automaker recall lookup before discussing price.
  • 2 Compare the dashboard range estimate with the EPA 217-mile rating after a full charge.
  • 3 Confirm how much of the 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty remains and whether it transfers.
  • 4 If road trips matter, run a short DC fast-charge session and watch whether speed tapers normally.
  • 5 Map your normal highway route and winter margin against the EPA range before you treat it as a road-trip car.
TrimIndex Intelligence
Synthesized 1 day ago
30 NHTSA Complaints 12 per 10K VINs · near industry average
4 Recall Campaigns
5 Reddit Threads r/BMWiX
91 Forum Excerpts avg +0.06 sentiment

VIN status first This model has 4 NHTSA recall records. The exact VIN lookup decides whether the car in front of you is clear.

Complaint context This scan found 30 NHTSA complaint records (12 per 10K VINs, near industry average). Read the themes below before treating the raw count as the verdict.

Price anchor Current market range is $50,600-$62,186. Use that range to compare listings for the same trim, mileage, and condition.

Analyzed by TrimIndex Data Engine · Scoring methodology →

Pricing & Market Value

Original MSRP Exact sticker unavailable
Current Market Value $50,600 – $62,186 Composite from KBB & J.D. Power
Exact MSRP comparison unavailable
KBB
Fair Purchase Price
$50,600
78
J.D. Power
Consumer Verified™
$62,186 Verified Fair Price

Score Breakdown

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Your Score
68
/100
Battery Health
74
Weight29%
Owner Satisfaction
66
Weight24%
Build Quality
79
Weight18%
Range & Efficiency
38
Weight18%
Software & Tech
91
Weight11%

Vehicle Specifications

217
miles
EPA Range
112
kWh
Battery
322
hp
Horsepower
39.3
kWh/100mi
Efficiency
AWD
 
Drivetrain
Peers in the same budget · higher or similar score

EVs at your price point that match or beat this trim

Price-gated peer set: vehicles within $45.1K–$67.7K market value (±20% of $56.4K). 5 outscore · 1 score within ±2. Mixed across makes — no "spend more, score better" comps.

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Used-EV incentive finder

The federal $4,000 used-EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025.

But 10 states still run their own used-EV rebate programs — some up to $5,000. Pick your state to see what's available for this trim.

Source & disclaimer
SourceData compiled April 2026 from each state's administering agency.
DisclaimerProgram rules change. TrimIndex is not a tax advisor — confirm eligibility with your state's issuing agency before purchase.
The Financing Room · What Actually Happens

Dealers make ~$13,842 on the average car loan.

After the price is set, the finance manager runs four plays to rebuild margin. Every buyer without a pre-approval is a target. Here's exactly what they run — and what stops each one.

01 · Without pre-approval
+$1,893
Rate markup

78% of dealer loans carry a hidden +1.13% markup above what the lender actually charges. You never see it — it's buried in the contract. · CFPB

With pre-approval ↓
Rate is already locked

Dealer must match or beat your lender — they can't add margin invisibly. The markup play is dead on arrival.

02 · Without pre-approval
+$1,800
"What's your monthly budget?"

Once you answer, they stretch the term to hit your number. Median result: $4K less off the price, 12 more months on the loan. · Industry avg

With pre-approval ↓
One number to negotiate

Financing is done. Only the sale price is on the table — and the dealer knows it.

03 · Without pre-approval
+$1,775
GAP + extended warranty upsell

Back-office F&I profit averages $1,975/vehicle, up 8.5% YoY. These products exist — but dealer markup is 4–10x what you'd pay elsewhere. · Dealership Guy

With pre-approval ↓
You can shop it or skip it

Dealer GAP runs $500–1K. Your insurer sells the same coverage for $100–250 over 5 years. Now you know.

04 · Without pre-approval
+$8,374
Yo-yo / spot delivery

"Your loan fell through — come re-sign." This pulls your APR up +5% on average. It's legal. It works because you've already driven the car home. · Ctr for Responsible Lending

With pre-approval ↓
Financing already closed

A lender commitment letter means the deal is final. "Pending dealer approval" doesn't apply. You can't be yo-yo'd.

You overpay
~$13,842

That's 16 months of your car payment — handed to the dealer's finance department for nothing.

Your cost to get pre-approved
$0

Takes 2 minutes. No obligation to use it — but you'll walk in with all the leverage.

Lock your rate before you go to the lot.
Soft pull only No SSN required Works at any dealer

Pre-approval is a soft credit inquiry — no score impact. FICO treats all auto-loan hard pulls within 14 days as one, so you can still shop rates at the dealer.

NHTSA Recalls (4)

Jul 2025
Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Motor — Controller — Software
Campaign #25V395000

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.

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

Check VIN status at NHTSA.gov
Jul 2025
Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery
Campaign #25V470000

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.

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.

Check VIN status at NHTSA.gov
Jun 2023
Vehicle Speed Control — Cruise Control
Campaign #23V409000

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.

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

Check VIN status at NHTSA.gov
Apr 2023
Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery
Campaign #23V295000

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.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Check VIN status at NHTSA.gov

NHTSA Complaints (30 total · 12 per 10K US vehicles · near industry average)

17
Safety
10
Battery
3
Build Quality
Severity 1 Cosmetic 2 Minor 3 Repeat Visit 4 Stranding 5 Crash / Injury
Frequency Isolated report Emerging pattern Common pattern
5
Safety Jul 18, 2023

I parked my car in my single car garage, opened the driver's door and left the vehicle. Car is supposed to go into "park" automatically. Went around the car, opened the trunk and the right rear door to get something large out of the trunk. As I was standing behind the car, the car suddenly starting moving toward me. I ran and the open R. rear door jammed against the right side of garage, at the garage door level, and stopped the car. I went into the car and found the car in neutral. I was nearly killed. For the rest of the day the car ceased to go into "park" automatically, as it was supposed to. This happened yesterday. Today the car is working normally (i.e. it goes into "park" automatically when I open the driver's door and emerge from the car.

Common Crash involved ODI #11533297
4
Safety Feb 11, 2026

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 stated in separate occasion she has felt something similar while driving without stepping on the accelerator pedal. In addition, the Collision Avoidance, Automatic Braking System, and the Camera Recording failed to activate during the incident. No warning lights or chimes activated before or after the failure. There was property damage to a garage door. The vehicle pushed the garage door through, causing damage to the front end of the vehicle. No air bags deployed. There were no injuries to the driver nor the front passenger seated, who was the contact. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V409000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) to be similar to this failure, however the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The dealer was notified of the failure however, they stopped responding to the contacts' voicemails and phone calls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Common Crash involved ODI #11717541
4
Safety Dec 11, 2025

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 sudden, dangerous difficulty in maneuvering the vehicle. Despite the 2024 BMW iX and related models (5/7 Series) having known internal steering gear manufacturing defects (referencing SIB 32 01 24 and Recall 24V-714), the dealership is attempting to deny warranty coverage. They are attributing the failure to a tear in the rack boot, despite no evidence of impact to the surrounding undercarriage. The sudden electronic onset of the failure suggests an internal safety defect consistent with widespread reports on this model year, rather than environmental damage. There is significant online anecdotal evidence of this same issue occurring with 2023 and 2024 iX models, despite the above SIB only covering certain 2021 and 2022 models.

Common ODI #11704664
4
Safety Sep 21, 2025

While moving at a very slow speed parking the vehicle in my driveway, I was slowly turning to the left. The vehicle accelerated suddenly and quickly. This cost the front end to strike the deck and steps to the deck of my home. It also damaged the lower front end of the vehicle.

Common Crash involved ODI #11689057
4
Safety Jul 1, 2025

BMW has issued an update to their software. There is a setting on the car where you press auto H and if you press the break, it will stop as if it’s parked now. This software update has a bug and nkw this feature turns off even though you have it set, so you think you’re parking and you press the brake and lift your foot which should put it into park and the car keeps moving and you hit other cars or people or anything. It is extremely dangerous.

Common ODI #11670674
4
Safety Feb 3, 2025

On [XXX], while driving, the brakes on my vehicle unexpectedly seized, causing all four wheels to catch fire. This incident resulted in significant damage, including the burning of the brake lines. The vehicle was promptly towed to Wide World BMW in Spring Valley, NY, for repairs, as it is covered under the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Following the incident, I was informed that a team from BMW North America would inspect the vehicle due to the severity of the malfunction. I have since been advised that BMW North America is denying liability, claiming that third-party work may have been performed on the brake system. However, both Wide World BMW and I categorically refute this assertion. All maintenance on my vehicle has been exclusively performed by authorized BMW service centers, and there is no evidence to suggest that any third-party work was done. The damage being attributed to third-party work is, in reality, a direct result of the fire caused by the brake system malfunction. Wide World BMW has reviewed the case and agrees that BMW North America should assume responsibility for addressing this issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Common ODI #11640669
4
Safety Jan 29, 2025

This incident it similar to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V409000. On December 7, 2024, a 2024 BMW iX was traveling on a cul-de-sac street at low speed, preparing to come to a stop. The driver was turning the steering wheel gently when, without warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly. The unexpected surge in speed left the driver unable to react in time to stop the vehicle. As a result, the BMW iX rammed into the side of a parked Ford truck. The impact was strong enough to push the Ford truck forward, causing it to collide with another nearby vehicle. No injuries were immediately visible, but the BMW and both other vehicles sustained noticeable damage. The manufacturer has inspected the car but still have not heard back. The incident occurred in a residential area with no hazardous driving conditions. The sudden, uncontrolled acceleration was highly unusual and led directly to the multi-vehicle collision.

Common Crash involved ODI #11639666
4
Safety Apr 2, 2024

I started my vehicle with my foot on the brake. I put the car in reverse, with my foot on the brake. The car went backwards and hit a parked car. It was 1 car length behind me. I didn't take my foot off the brake and I pushed it harder. The car kept going backwards and I couldn't stop it. I didn't press on the gas pedal. BMW lied and said my after market fitted floor mat was the cause. My floor mat can't lay on the pedal, if I tried toplace it there. BMW had my vehicle for 3 months and I haven't driven it since 12/26/24. My car was purchased in 05/23 and I've had 4 issues. My car shut down on me on 11/23/23. I took it to BMW and they had it for a week. They said it was some type of switch they replaced. I ask them to buy it back from me and they have been giving me the run around.

Common Crash involved ODI #11581049
4
Safety Mar 4, 2024

The brake pedal in the iX is a dangerous, flawed design. The arm of the brake pedal is at a 45 degree angle, and crosses the path of the accelerator. The result is that my foot clips behind the brake arm. Then my foot is stuck while depressing the accelerator!! It's the exact same result that caused the 2009 Toyota carpet mat recall. I have attached a photo showing the concept, but I am happy to provide further evidence or answer questions. In one photo, you can see that it is possible to entirely wedge a foot behind the brake arm while completely depressing the accelerator. It is compounded and worse with the BMW all-weather mats like you can see in the picture. They have a polygon design, but it is done with huge grooves that catch your heel sometimes and kind of hold your foot in a position. In addition, the Cruise Control button is located immediately where your hand can accidentally press it (I've done it many times). If you accidentally do, it immediately attempts to uncontrolled accelerate to highway speed. There is already a recall on this, and all BMW did was disable the cruise at very low speeds. The problem still exists in traffic! There should not be a nondiscript button that is easy to accidentally press but causes uncontrolled acceleration in a car that can reach 60mph in 4 seconds.

Common ODI #11575516
4
Safety Feb 22, 2024

After starting the car, a yellow error message stating the steering had failed came up. The car could not safely be driven on the highway because the steering was shaking the car left/right. The steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced.

Common ODI #11573554
4
Safety Jan 25, 2024

I was in the driver's seat in one-pedal driving. The car was stopped. I attempted to move the vehicle up a few feet so the driver in the car behind could reach the microphone to order their meal. When I tapped the gas pedal, the car moved slightly, but the engine revved loudly and thoroughly; the iX50 then launched itself forward, and I applied the brake. The brake pedal went to the floor. The iX50 launched violently forward. It struck the stopped full-size SUV in the rear. That vehicle came to a stop, literally 20-25 feet forward. The iX50 then hit the steel pole there to protect the drive-thru window. The steel pole came entirely out of the ground. The BMW app on my phone generated a message that the iX50 had a brake failure, that the suspension was unstable, that the iX50 should not be driven, and that the wheels should be blocked so that it could not roll.

Common Crash involved ODI #11567993
4
Safety Jan 20, 2024

Car was in auto park at traffic light and it started to drive and hit the car in front. Brakes or front collision did not stop the car.

Common Crash involved ODI #11566818
3
Safety Feb 22, 2026

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 car did not alert me and did not try to help me stop. I was told when i bought the car that it did indeed have these safety features which failed me. I was not sited in the accident even though i did end up hitting the car in front of me which was now attached to two cars in front of her. She was at fault and the car she hit had video footage to prove her fault.

Common Crash involved ODI #11719905
3
Battery Oct 7, 2025

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 have recurred. BMW NA and the servicing dealer (Chapman BMW Chandler, AZ) ultimately returned the vehicle to me in October 2025 without further repair, stating only a “courtesy recheck” was performed. I remain concerned that the vehicle’s high-voltage-battery system may have an unresolved defect that could affect safety or reliability. Please investigate whether similar cases exist for 2024 BMW iX vehicles exhibiting repeated drivetrain/HV-battery warnings.

Common ODI #11692146
3
Safety May 14, 2025

My 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 intermittently fails to deploy the rearview windows upon startup. Restarting does not help; they open only after driving above ~25 mph. This typically occurred once or twice a month based on my recollection. I purchased the vehicle in late May 2024, so I had it for only five months before the accident. More concerningly, the vehicle sometimes shifts from Drive (D) to Brake (B) mode without input. I noticed this behavior several times before a crash on 10/27/24, and again after the crash. On 10/27/24, while in B mode, I slowed at an intersection with ~30 feet of space ahead. I was practically at a stop and began to inch forward when the car suddenly accelerated and I lost control, rear-ending the car in front. No automatic braking or warning systems activated. BMW North America inspected the vehicle on 12/20/24 and later concluded that no defect was present after a 6-mile test drive. After their review, my dealership also conducted its own inspection but was unable to replicate the issues I reported. However, neither review addressed—or could replicate—the intermittent switching between D and B modes, which remains unresolved and unpredictable. BMW also could not explain or resolve the issue of the rearview windows failing to deploy. I am concerned that both issues may reflect a broader software or user interface flaw. I am also concerned that BMW’s investigation focused primarily on establishing that I pressed the accelerator pedal before the crash, as a way to default blame for the accident to me, rather than investigating whether a fault in the vehicle’s electronic input or feedback systems could have contributed to the incident. Given the safety implications and the limited scope of BMW's investigation, I request a deeper independent review.

Common Crash involved ODI #11661270
3
Battery Apr 2, 2025

I was driving on Single Pedal Drive on a freeway with the 2024 BMW IX, there was a slow down ahead of me. I removed my foot from the pedal and waited for car to slow down, but car didn't slow down enough. Then I slammed the brakes hard, but the brake didn't engage. In fact, brakes were pushed back against my foot. I was slamming the brakes as hard as I could, but i couldn't feel the brakes letting me me bottom out. This was a very traumatic experience. I have been able to reproduce it once again, but not always. But BMW dealership doesn't want to accept any problem. Thankfully, I had slowed down, otherwise, this is a very dangerous problem. Please investigate this. This has caused a big cost burden for me and also quite a traumatic experience.

Common Crash involved ODI #11652449
3
Safety Jan 28, 2025

I am reporting a serious safety failure in my 2024 BMW iX related to the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems. Recently, my vehicle failed to detect a slowing car ahead, and the emergency braking system did not engage, resulting in a rear-end collision. This malfunction has caused financial loss due to repair costs and raises severe safety concerns, especially since my infant child was in the vehicle at the time. A functional AEB system should have prevented this accident. Given recent BMW recalls for braking system issues, I am deeply concerned that this failure is part of a broader defect. I urge NHTSA to investigate potential system defects in the 2024 BMW iX to prevent further accidents and protect lives. Please advise on the next steps for escalating this safety concern.

Common ODI #11639433
3
Battery Oct 13, 2024

While driving my vehicle, the vehicle completely shut down and stopped. The seatbelt pulled me back tightly. A notification displayed on my dash Continue driving possible: High-Voltage system. Cont, driving possible: Drivetrain. You can continue driving. Have the problem checked by your service center. I did have to push the start control button to get the car started. The car behind was able to stop in time to avoid a rear end accident. This incident put myself and others at risk. Because the stretch of road i was driving thru was at a low speed, an accident was avoided. Thank God I wasn’t on a freeway. I was able to take the vehicle to a BMW service center. They did keep the vehicle for about a week. Waiting on a part. From our discussion with a service tech and invoice they replaced a Relay and said electric fan failed. There was no warnings prior to the incident. Received notification on my dashboard when the incident happened.

Common ODI #11619657
3
Battery Sep 24, 2024

Drove the car and parked it. Went into the store and got back into the car. Turned the car on and it had an emergency light saying a drive train malfunction had occurred and that the car could not drive and had to be towed to the dealer for repair. Turned on and off the car. It still had the malfunction. Had the car towed to the BMW dealer. They tested it and came up with 7 codes of malfunction: charging unit, supply voltage, acceleration, drive function, ethernet and transmitter unit, battery below storability, electric a/c compressor. They reset the car and the codes went off. BMW North America then told the Santa Monica BMW dealer to test drive the car to see if they could replicate the error. They could not. Without inquiring why the car had stopped functioning, and without repairing anything, they returned the car. They said that this could happen again while I was driving and at any time but BMW did not want to figure out what was wrong until the next catastrophic failure occurred. There are numerous stories of drivetrain malfunctions on reddit. This is an electric car, it is terrifying that the whole thing could turn off at any time. In addition, the dealer says that they don't even know what the codes mean and that they have to ask BMW north America to tell them what to do once they send in the codes! Shouldn't a dealer be able to see what the failures are and have some authority to troubleshoot? It seems like BMW is withholding information from the public and the dealer by working in this manner with electric cars. In addition, why would anyone feel safe driving an electric car under these circumstances?

Common ODI #11616415
3
Battery Jul 30, 2024

I was driving in heavy traffic and the car turned off. The dash went black the parking brake set the seats and the mirrors adjusted the steering wheel moved up as if I was getting out of the car. I tried to continue driving when realized the car was not on. I pressed start button car came on in drive ready mode Display rest to factory setting erased all my personal settings display on drivers side charged to a default setting seat and mirrors adjusted steering wheel trained in up position. I began driving display rest set to my personal saved settings called BMW they wanted to tow to the dealer I was 2 miles from dealer drive car there pulled into bay and entire display went black. I had a problem with the car on 6/30/24 where the display crashed dealer kept car for a couple of days retuned car to me and ca would not turn on. Towed to dealer and filed a case with BMW of NA. At that time they offered no explanation except that car wasn’t currently experiencing any issues. I questioned whether or not the car could malfunction while driving with no clear answer. I requested a new vehicle but was denied since I had possession of the car when I was told by dealer that I could pick it up. This vehicle is a lease with a 1295.00 payment it has 11000 miles on it

Common ODI #11605555
3
Battery Jul 10, 2024

I put my car to charge at a manufacturer recommended charging station. I went for a short walk and when I came back, the fire department had arrived. They informed me that the car had caught fire and that it was put out by a good Samaritan using an extinguisher. The car was not drivable and there was visible fire damage

Common ODI #11601289
3
Safety May 15, 2024

Using BMW's Parking Assistant Professional feature, I recorded and saved a backup parking maneuver into my garage on 5/7/2024. The idea is that this saved maneuver can later be recalled and used as the car approaches the same location as where it was recorded. This function worked well the first 10 times or so that I used it. However, this past Sunday (5/12/2024), as I pressed on the touch screen to start this parking maneuver, the car did not perform the maneuver as it had the previous 10 times. Instead, the car went straight back and hit the wall. I have reported this glitch to BMW USA and have not received any response.

Common Crash involved ODI #11589034
3
Battery Apr 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2024 BMW IX. The contact stated that there was a software and connectivity failure. The contact stated that the Bluetooth Car Play system, GPS navigation, and electrical systems failed to remain connected. Additionally, occasionally the systems failed to connect. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 200.

Common ODI #11580671
3
Safety Sep 26, 2023

Issue 1- Car Starts to slowdown on its own when on self-drive mode on freeways – Has happened 3 X - service center has not be able to reproduce the error but many people on BMW forums has complained about the same in various driving conditions. Ours happened on a straight road with no car ahead of us but a car behind us which nearly caused an accident and a lot of anxiety. Our car went down from 70MPH to 40 and wouldn’t let me accelerate as well. Issue 2 - Front and Rear self-parking modes don’t work – Always have an error and goes in the wrong direction and doesn’t detect open spaces. For example it can’t decipher between grass and tarmac when the feature is being used in a driveway. Have recorded evidence and the BMW service station says the feature can’t be used on a driveway or garage- no documented evidence or information provided to us at the time of sale and till now. ( evidence of dealer notes also available) - Big safety issue as car goes on grass, hits garage walls, is reversing on side walks Issue 3 Reverse assisted parking doesn’t work flawlessly – even with the foot of the pedal it continues to speed and go fast - don’t think the service center even tried to duplicate this issue. All three are safety concerns for me and my family and is unacceptable. We have video recordings of the last two issues and screenshots are attached. The same have been shared with BMW but no one seems to care

Common ODI #11546743
3
Battery Sep 9, 2023

On 9/6/2023 I arrived home at [XXX] around 3:30 pm. I stopped the car and put the car in "Park". Immediately car moved with full force like a rocket and hit the garage wall head on. Car got stalled, while this happened I still had my seat belt on. I was able to reverse the car about 5 feet and put back in park but I was not able to shut off the car engine manually. I have been using the wallet key on my apple phone. That also failed to stop the engine of the car. Then I went inside the house and brought the physical key and it was able to shut the engine off. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Common Crash involved ODI #11543677
3
Battery Jul 23, 2023

The contact owns a 2024 BMW IX. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V449000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 350.

Common ODI #11534143
3
Battery Jul 15, 2023

Within 12 hours of purchase received a “High Voltage” electrical warning and a Drive Train warning. SUV is still drivable.

Common ODI #11532529
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Build Quality Mar 28, 2025

Summary of Incident – March 28, 2025 On March 28, 2025, at approximately 8:17a.m., I left my residence and proceeded to my vehicle, which was parked inside my garage. I opened the tailgate of the vehicle, placed my laptop in the trunk compartment, and securely closed the tailgate. Upon entering the vehicle, I observed that the dashboard screen displayed no safety warnings or indications that the tailgate was open or ajar. My key fob remained in my possession, located in my pants' pocket, throughout this time. I then drove approximately one mile from my residence. While executing a right turn at a traffic light, the dashboard screen suddenly displayed a message indicating that the tailgate was open. Looking through my left side mirror, I observed that my carry-on sized luggage had fallen out of the vehicle and onto the road. I promptly and safely pulled over, exited the vehicle, and inspected the trunk, where I found the tailgate halfway open without any apparent cause, I pressed the button on the tailgate to close it. I retrieved my luggage from the roadway, noting that it had sustained significant damage as a result of being ejected from the vehicle and impacting the road surface. Fortunately, there were no other vehicles in the vicinity at the time of the incident, and no injuries occurred. Subsequently, I reviewed footage from my garage security camera, which clearly showed that the tailgate was fully closed prior to my departure from the residence. Furthermore, at no point during my initial departure did the vehicle’s dashboard screen provide any warning that the tailgate was open or improperly secured.

Common ODI #11651439
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Build Quality Nov 11, 2024

Tire size on BMW IX 2024 model 275/40 r22 sudden lost of pressure psi to 0. I saw a one inch rubber separation just below rim on the car. The tire might have hit a curb at extremely low speed going onto parking garage. no marking of side impact that would explain the opening separation just below rim All warning system after failure functioned correctly. The tire is suspect for this vehicle as the possible problem being on a heavy EV type car.

Common ODI #11624771
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Build Quality Feb 2, 2024

I put the auto reverse on and the car ran into a wall. I tried to discuss with bmw and they stated the car performed appropriately and they are stating I had to take over when it ran into the wall. I couldn’t react fast enough as the car ran into the wall quickly. They have since said they will not take responsibility for the accident.

Common Crash involved ODI #11569633

What Owners Are Saying

▲ +0.90Satisfaction

"I'm not planning on 10 years, but at least five to six. I have scheduled maintenance and extended warranty paid for the first five and six years of ownership respectively on a 2025 iX xDrive 50. I'm just outside Toronto, and right now it's -10C and we're getting wind chill of -25C every night (I suppose that's like summer to you). Summer range is 425km at 80% charge. 500km at 100%. Winter range with the above overnight lows is 300km at 80%. I have no concerns at all about battery life. ABC, always be charging, charge as slow as you can (I charge at 24 amps overnight, even with this cold I still have a full "tank" every morning) and you shouldn't have any problems. You can precondition the interior and the battery if you have a regular commuting departure time. This might be the best car I've ever owned. It's our 4th BMW. I took delivery last summer, CPO with 15,000km on it and currently have just under 29,000km now. We had a Tesla Model S and were able to renew its extended warranty twice. Repairs on these beasts are not for the faint of heart, and really, going beyond the extended warranty period I think just isn't worth it. We had almost $5K in repairs on the Model S over two years after the warranty expired. I'd rather just get a new vehicle at that point. BMW might be different (I spent comparatively little on my 2004 330ci but then, that's an entirely different kettle 'o BMW fish) but I'm thinking the path forward is to move to another BMW EV sometime in year six of ownership. This car exceeds my expectations daily. So, not yet a long term owner, but my expectation is that I will be one FWIW."

— r/BMWiX · 2026
▲ +0.80Satisfaction

"> bpberry1965 said: > > am lucky if I get 50 miles on the charge > > > Click to expand... you’re either lying, have a completely broken car or not understanding what you’re saying. If you honestly get 50 miles on a ‘charge, (full charge?), then that means you’re getting less than 0.7 miles per kw (in other words you’ve got a damaged battery). EVs are not a scam, generally they’re just better than ICE cars. More reliable, more relaxed drive, faster, quieter & cheaper to run. Batteries are the constraint at the moment, but solid state batteries are due in next 4 years and will eliminate these constraints. until then, no one is forcing you to have one, so buy a diesel (I also find it highly unlikely you would get anywhere near 70mpg on a car similar size to iX). - Arial - Book Antiqua - Courier New - Georgia - Tahoma - Times New Roman - Trebuchet MS - Verdana Post Reply BMW iX General Discussion Forum ecobimmer Mar 16, 2021"

— Ixforums · 2026
▲ +0.50Battery

"Just as a general rule, heat is way way worse for battery longevity than cold. It is also, as you alluded to, much easier to manage with the help of modern BMS & heating systems. The iX has both a 9 kW electric heater, a heat pump and uses its motors to do "trimming" which is basically running them a bit inefficiently to create waste heat, in order to manage battery temps. If anything, I'd say in terms of this, BMW does a pretty good job. As for general longevity, It's difficult to say, as the iX came out only in 21.I know however there are still huge fleets of ca.10 year old BMW i3s circulating here in Northern Europe without any evidence of widespread issues, and all the above (BMS, heating etc.) has improved quite a lot since then."

— r/BMWiX · 2026
▲ +0.20Battery

"Long-term ownership question: iX xDrive50 in harsh Canadian winters (10+ years?) Hi everyone, I’m considering buying a used 2023 or 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 and keeping it long term (10+ years). I’ve always owned Lexus vehicles and was raised on the idea that German luxury cars can become expensive after a few years. That said, after test driving the iX, I absolutely loved it. I live in the Canadian Rockies, so winters are long and cold. I understand winter range loss, but I’m curious about long-term battery health in extreme cold and whether modern thermal management makes this less of a concern. I’m also trying to be realistic about long-term reliability. EVs remove engine and transmission issues, but the iX is very tech heavy. For those planning to keep their iX past warranty, or who live in cold climates, how has ownership been? Any insights from long-term owners would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!"

— r/BMWiX · 2026
▽ 1.00Range

"All details and specs of the BMW iX xDrive 40 (2021-2025). Compare price, lease, real-world range and consumption of every electric vehicle. ev-database.org For example my 2019 e-tron 55 in the same conditions above gets the same 190 miles (bigger battery but less efficient). ### Audi e-tron 55 quattro All details and specs of the Audi e-tron 55 quattro (2019-2019). Compare price, lease, real-world range and consumption of every electric vehicle. ev-database.org #51· Jan 27, 2024 Don't believe the hype. I have the ix iDrive 40 Sport and I live in the UK too, I am lucky if I get 50 miles on the charge. EVs are the biggest scam when I drove diesel I would get 70 miles per gallon on the highway and 30 - 35 miles per gallon in the city, I miss those days. #55· Jan 27, 2024"

— Ixforums · 2026
▽ 0.95Software

"I was waiting for someone and had half an hour to spare. Having been nagged by the car to do an update for three weeks or so I finally launched the upgrade. I was sat in the drivers seat. Things were going well until around ten minutes had passed when the car then suddenly locked all of its... 18277SteveiX40 replied Mar 11, 2026 BMW iX General Discussion Forum Paselir 3d ago Remote parking control failure Sometimes is works, but mostly not work. Did reset iX software (volume button 30 sec.) reset phone, but not correctly working. When I sit in car it says remote control activated, but once outside it doesn't work. It shows fo a moment the manual remote option but than disappears. I had recently a... 662Paselir replied 12h ago"

— Ixforums · 2026
▽ 0.90Software

"My one and only OTA update was to my current 03/2023.65 (over 2 years ago). Neither my app or iX have ever indicated any updates needed or available. I had the car in for "2 year" service and the dealer advised it needed (some?) updates that need to be done at the dealer. I was advised it... 1412NomoTesla replied Jul 1, 2025 BMW iX General Discussion Forum Tchucho Aug 26, 2025 Update 07/2025.38 on 2022 IX40 Got hit with a new update this morning. Software glitches and charging problems as it seems are the point to be fixed. Lets see if all is working.. Seems like everytime there is an update its like a computer firmware upgrade.. it can work.. or it can just not power on at all... 454KRGunther replied Nov 9, 2025"

— Ixforums · 2026
▽ 0.80Range

"157Kjono987654321 replied Apr 5, 2024 BMW iX General Discussion Forum marinjoe Sep 29, 2024 Latest software update affect battery status I just uploaded the latest software update 9.29.24 for my 2024 IX 50 and when I charged the battery to 90% or 311 mile range everything looked great. I drove 12 miles locally and saw that my car read 77 miles lower then when I started. Now the car will only charge at 100% to 252 miles. any... 173.2Kexxxviii replied Oct 4, 2024 BMW iX General Discussion Forum EV Guy Nov 13, 2024"

— Ixforums · 2026

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