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BMW iX iX M70 common faults.

2025–, SUV, electric, 659 HP.

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BMW iX iX M70

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Official recall16 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done.

Most recent: 23 July 2025

25V395000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWAREELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE23 July 2025 · NHTSA (USA)

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.

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

25V470000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY16 July 2025 · NHTSA (USA)

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.

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

23V449000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENTELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT28 June 2023 · NHTSA (USA)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.

Risk: An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

23V409000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROLVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL7 June 2023 · NHTSA (USA)

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.

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

23V295000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY26 April 2023 · NHTSA (USA)

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.

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.

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

23V026000BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERTBACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT25 January 2023 · NHTSA (USA)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

22V944000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWAREELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE20 December 2022 · NHTSA (USA)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.

Risk: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

22V741000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM5 October 2022 · NHTSA (USA)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle. The transmission final drive gear in the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam.

Risk: The gear weld seam could break, resulting in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: A dealer will replace the electric drive unit, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed November 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

22V541000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY27 July 2022 · NHTSA (USA)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.

Risk: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

22V483000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL7 July 2022 · NHTSA (USA)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Risk: A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

22V240000AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREAIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE13 April 2022 · NHTSA (USA)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50, and iX M60 vehicles. The air bag malfunction indicator light and display message may not illuminate in the event of a problem with the air bag control or pedestrian protection systems, due to incorrect software.

Risk: An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

A12/00859/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The driver airbag may be incorrectly folded. In the event of an accident it may consequently not be able to unfold correctly, increasing the risk of injury to the driver. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

A12/01278/22Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate

A manufacturing defect can lead to high voltage battery failures, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

A12/01674/21Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

On the vehicles concerned, the A-pillar panel holder may not be screwed in place according to specifications. Activation of the airbag, as well as causing the panel to separate, could lead to bending affecting the inflation behaviour of the airbag and, in a worst case scenario, damage the airbag, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

SR/02913/25Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate

The cell modules in the vehicles concerned were not produced in accordance with the specifications, which may cause the module frame to fail. This may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system and fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

SR/03712/24Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The airbag control module (ACSM) may be defective, potentially preventing the airbags from deploying in the event of an accident. This increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Additionally, the airbag warning light or Check Control message may not activate, leaving the driver unaware of the fault. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

We could not check this: model year. The authority's notice

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Variant data

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Factory data

Trim
iX M70
Body
SUV
Fuel
electric
Transmission
automatic
Engine size
—
Power
485 kW (659 HP)
Drive
AWD
Production
2025–

Factory service interval

The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.

  • Cabin (pollen) filter

    • 30,000 km or 2 years
  • Brake fluid change

    • first: 3 years, then 2 years(first change at 3 years, then every two years)

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