2024 BMW iX
Electric Midsize / large SUV
The 2024 BMW iX is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize or large SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels), is EPA-rated at 307 miles with 83 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 32 complaints, most often about electrical system.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iX xDrive40 (20 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 kW EESM | 87 | 85 | 86 MPGe | 217 mi | 39.3 | 8 h | $900 |
| iX xDrive40 (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 kW EESM | 87 | 85 | 86 MPGe | 217 mi | 39.3 | 8 h | $900 |
| iX xDrive40 (22 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 230 kW EESM | 87 | 85 | 86 MPGe | 217 mi | 39.3 | 8 h | $900 |
| iX xDrive50 (20 inch wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 kW EESM | 83 | 82 | 83 MPGe | 307 mi | 40.8 | 11 h | $900 |
| iX xDrive50 (21 inch wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 kW EESM | 83 | 82 | 83 MPGe | 307 mi | 40.8 | 11 h | $900 |
| iX xDrive50 (22 inch wheels) | Electric | AWD | 230 kW EESM | 83 | 82 | 83 MPGe | 307 mi | 40.8 | 11 h | $900 |
| iX M60 (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 360 kW EESM | 78 | 82 | 80 MPGe | 296 mi | 42.3 | 11 h | $950 |
| iX M60 (22 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 kW EESM | 78 | 82 | 80 MPGe | 296 mi | 42.3 | 11 h | $950 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (4)
Electrical System
minorProblem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System
criticalProblem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Vehicle Speed Control
highProblem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System
highProblem: 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.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Owner complaints
32 complaints filed
13 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 10 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2023: 5 · 2024: 13 · 2025: 10 · 2026: 4
Most-cited components
- Electrical System — 13
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 11
- Service Brakes — 8
- Unknown Or Other — 4
- Back Over Prevention — 4
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other iX model years
2026 iX
0 recalls · 3 complaints
B2025 iX
1 recalls · 13 complaints
F2023 iX
12 recalls · 38 complaints
F2022 iX
11 recalls · 29 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 46939, 46940, 46941, 46942, 46943, 46944, 46937, 46938). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.