2024 BMW iX service bulletins & manufacturer communications
88 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 BMW iX. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 74Service campaign 14
- The Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display (MFD) may flicker intermittently. Theflickering manifests itself in three phases: The image is distorted The…B652026 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 23, 2026
- Headlight ReturnB063426 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 23, 2026
- “Groaning” noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.B320326 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 23, 2026
- Charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a Level 2 AC high-power charging station, or with a Level 3 DC charging station. Charging may start normally…B610626 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 22, 2026
- The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Ch…B120523 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 6, 2026
- A “groaning” noise may be heard when closing the tailgate.B510526 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 5, 2026
- There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehic…B170124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 25, 2026
- High Voltage Connection ReturnB061526 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 4, 2026
- When driving over an uneven road surface, a “thumping” noise can be heard from the front axle. Seeattached video V 31 01 26. Under certain weather conditions, a “groaning” noise ma…B310126 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 4, 2026
- In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the cu…B840625 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 3, 2025
- There are two possible situations: When opening either the front and/or rear door, the door window glass does not lower (short drop). When closing either the front and/or rear door…B511325 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 29, 2025
- When the steering column is adjusted inwards towards the instrument cluster, the noise may occur near thelimit position.B320825 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 3, 2025
- A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in the failure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle inte…B640825 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2025
- While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “clicking” sound is heard from the driver’s footwell area.B510225 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 26, 2025
- SITUATION After the telematics module (TCB4) has been replaced, the replacement part control unit is not accepted byISTA.B840525 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 13, 2025
- Right ball joint returnB064025 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 25, 2025
- Check control message is displayed indicating the parking assistance systems have limited functionality dueto errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assi…B660325 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 14, 2025
- Wheel Insert ReturnB063425 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jul 2, 2025
- Water sloshing is heard in the vehicle’s body when accelerating and braking.B410425 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 2, 2025
- The speed limit warning adopted speed, which is set by the customer, is automatically reverting to lowervalue after an extended duration of the sleep cycle.B660725 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 30, 2025
- Check control message is displayed indicating the parking assistance systems have limited functionality dueto errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates parking assi…B660325 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 22, 2025
- When initiating a phone call to a specific saved contact, Intelligent Personal Assistant may not be able tolocate the contact or may call the incorrect contact.B651525 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 20, 2025
- When making phone calls via BMW Bluetooth (not Apple CarPlay) in the vehicle, the person in the calloutside the vehicle hears a distorted voice reproduction.B840225 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 13, 2025
- Customer may complain that Projected Modes (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) do not connect in the vehicle. Itis found that the WiFi in the vehicle is also not active and cannot be turn…B650925 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 8, 2025
- There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehic…B170124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 31, 2025
- A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates park…B660325 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 26, 2025
- The Augmented Reality Camera (ARCAM) shows up blurry when activated.B510824 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 14, 2025
- There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehic…B170124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 11, 2025
- There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehic…B170124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 3, 2025
- When the brake pedal is pressed/ released, a creaking noise may be heard from the pedal area for the Integrated Brake System (IB). This noise may be present with the vehicle statio…B350123 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jan 24, 2025
- After replacement of the Integrated Braking system (IB)/Power Brake the total distance covered might be lower than when handed over to the workshop for the repair.B340124 · Service campaign · Service Brakes · issued Jan 13, 2025
- Rumbling, groaning type noises from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops.B320125 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 10, 2025
- After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access and Passive Go/Exit features may be reduced.B611124 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 7, 2025
- Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiF…B653924 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Dec 13, 2024
- Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiF…B653724 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Dec 13, 2024
- Customer may complain that the hands-free option with SA 5AX – “Highway Assistant” can no longer beactivated.B653324 · Service campaign · Lane Departure · issued Dec 13, 2024
- The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Ch…B120523 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 10, 2024
- Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak under verylow outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).B641324 · Service campaign · Engine · issued Dec 9, 2024
- Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off. This flickering is not continuous but may occur once ever…B653524 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 3, 2024
- Small debris may accumulate inside the volume control thumbwheel of the iDrive Controller. Existing gaps between the glass application and the light guide could allow external debr…B612424 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 10, 2024
- The (CCM) Check Control message: “811 – Stop carefully. Hood open”, is displayed even though the hood is closed. Fault code 80415B “Engine compartment lid contact switch: Line faul…B612124 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 25, 2024
- A manufacturing defect in high-voltage cells of the high-voltage battery can result in electrolyte leakage which might result in a conductive connection with surrounding components…B611924 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Sep 24, 2024
- When the navigation app is opened in the vehicle, the navigation map is not displayed. Instead, the navigation loading screen is shown on a constant loop and the message "Navigatio…B652124 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 11, 2024
- Replace Cell Modules.B611924 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 10, 2024
- Customer states they started to receive Check Control messages for the driver’s seat at the end of eachdriving cycle: One or more of the following check control messages (CCM) were…B520224 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2024
- While driving over rough surfaces, a rattling noise can be heard in the area of the tailgate.B611524 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2024
- The vehicle will no longer move when put into gear. There may also be loud noise coming from the HEAT*(electric drivetrain)/Rear axles. *German acronym for Highly integrated electr…B330124 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 24, 2024
- Knocking/rattling noise from front axle when driving on a rough road surface.B310424 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 17, 2024
- The washer fluid cleaning system has air remaining in its components, and/or the fluid lines after a previous repair has been performed. The previous repair may have involved drain…B660424 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Jul 16, 2024
- Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak under very low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).B640724 · Service campaign · Engine · issued Jul 11, 2024
- Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas o…B651124 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Jun 28, 2024
- Combined Charging Unit ReturnB064424 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 6, 2024
- Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak under ver ylow outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).B640724 · Service campaign · Engine · issued May 24, 2024
- Delivery stop: coolant changeover valveB640324 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 23, 2024
- The overhead reading lights are not bright enough on SP21 (Service Pack 2021) vehicles.B630124 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 22, 2024
- Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas o…B651124 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued May 20, 2024
- After installing software I020-24-03-500 or higher, the head unit incorrectly assumes that the telematics module is off-line or not installed. This causes the head unit to ignore G…B650824 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued May 10, 2024
- The i20 has a front ornamental grille with radome* heating. The radome heating is intended to melt snowdeposits in cold weather to ensure the safe function of the sensors behind it…B560122 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued May 9, 2024
- In vehicles that are not mapped to a BMW ID, the manual time setting option is not selectable (greyed-out)in the System Settings menu. Time cannot be manually set in the vehicle.B650724 · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued May 7, 2024
- Steering Wheel Module ReturnB064024 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 6, 2024
- There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message à ¢à  à  Drive, you can continue drivingà ¢à  à  (ID49) Possible fault codes stor…B170124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 26, 2024
- 1. While driving on a smooth paved road, acracking sound can be heard coming from theright-side luggage compartment capping trimpanel. 2. While driving on a smooth paved or rough r…B511123 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 11, 2024
- A groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving can be heard, particularly while cornering.B410124 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 2, 2024
- When the interior temperature of the vehicle is between 5 F (-15 C) and 23 F (-5 ), the defroster function is limited; and the interior doesnà ¢à  à  t heat up quickly enough.B640524 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 27, 2024
- After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced. Also, one or more of the following error m…B611124 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 25, 2024
- The seat initialization and memory has been lost; Or Repeat failure of seat initialization after completing the test module via ISTA. One or both of the following check control mes…B520224 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Mar 22, 2024
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective March 21, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 24, 2022, and December 14, 2023.B611324 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 21, 2024
- This Informational Bulletin is intended as a guided work-through process to address customer charging complaints. The step-by-step guide will help walk you through the â  basicÃ…B610624 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 15, 2024
- This Informational Bulletin is intended as a guided work through process to address BEV/PHEV charging issues. The step-by-step guide will help walk you through the correct à ¢à  …B610724 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2024
- The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Ch…B120523 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 6, 2024
- The coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak when the outside temperatures go below 19à  à °F (-7à  à °C). The vehicles operating systems would also need to be at th…B640324 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 5, 2024
- Gen 5 BEV/PHEV vehicles may set the Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in programming abort due to nocommunication to the HV charge socket electronics.B610324 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2024
- The coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak when the outside temperatures go below 19à °F (-7à °C). The vehicles operating systems would also need to be at that same …B640324 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 26, 2024
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. Thi…B611305 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2024
- Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas o…B654223 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 21, 2023
- If regional navigational maps are downloaded into the vehicle over-the-air, they cannot be installed into the active Navigation.B653923 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 19, 2023
- BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is not possible. The â  Remote Software Upgradeâ  menu shows thefollowing text: â  A remote software upgrade and the activation of functi…B090223 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 28, 2023
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâ  s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical…B653423 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 22, 2023
- Emergency Stop Assistant is activated. Thisicon will appear in the CID when this function is activated.B661523 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 16, 2023
- The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.B612123 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 16, 2023
- The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.B513218 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 8, 2023
- The purpose of this Service Bulletin (SIB) is informational regarding DC (direct current) charging complaints on Gen 5 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). It serves as a supporting ar…B612523 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 25, 2023
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.B660523 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Oct 19, 2023
- The decorative hard plastic piece, centered inthe front seatâ  s headrest (circled area), may contact a personâ  s head when they are between4' 10" and 5' 6" in height.B520822 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 18, 2023
- Customers may be experiencing one or more of these 3 issues with Apple CarPlayà  à ® operation: No selections can be made in Apple CarPlayà  à ® using the I-Drive Controller Ap…B652723 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 11, 2023
- Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth cannot be switched on or off in the head unit (HU-H4) Paired mobile devices …B652823 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 11, 2023
- Intermittently the GPS location in 3 Party Navigation Apps (i.e., Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze) will drift fromthe correct location. In addition, the location of the vehicle in th…B840523 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 5, 2023
- During workshop repairs with software updates, certain customer vehicles may be changed to BMW Operating System 8.5, and returned to customers without making them aware of the chan…B652123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2023