| Electrical System | 931.0%ODI 11474953I ordered BMW ix50 in 10/1/21, got delivered on 05/20/22. Only after 39 days on 06/08/22 and about 1000 miles BMW stopped running and I called BMW roadside assistance to take to the dealership. The car was “fixed” and picked-up back from the dealership on 07/06/22. The reason was given from Gwinnett dealer that “software upgrade” needed and “was fixed”. Again on 7/15 evening when I was coming after getting battery 80% charged, I was driving and the car suddenly died while in motion. I tried to restart the engine but I couldn’t start the en… Look up ODI 11474953 at NHTSA ↗ | 718.4%ODI 11526767 · 30 miThe contact owns a 2023 BMW IX. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. During the failure, the message "Malfunction, Pull Over" was displayed. Approximately 20 minutes later, the contact was able to restart the vehicle however, moments later while driving the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who indicated that the failure was due to an undetermined High Voltage Battery malfunction. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. … Look up ODI 11526767 at NHTSA ↗ | 1339.4%ODI 11532529Within 12 hours of purchase received a “High Voltage” electrical warning and a Drive Train warning. SUV is still drivable. Look up ODI 11532529 at NHTSA ↗ | 17.7%ODI 11737969There is a defect in the charging system of the BMW, where upon charging the cable fried BMW refuses to replace the charging cable Look up ODI 11737969 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Unknown Or Other | 413.8%ODI 11483023Hello, I bought this Vehicle from Bridgewater BMW on Aug 22 in New Jersey and the very next day got a call from Roshad Petteway of BMW NA about the recall for the battery and had it towed back to the dealership. BMW Failed to notify the Dealer as they were unaware of the recall and sole me a recalled vehicle which Iam paying the loan with no vehicle now . Look up ODI 11483023 at NHTSA ↗ | 1026.3%ODI 11503442My 1 week old iX had an unfortunate accident. I was backing it into the garage using the Recorded Path. This path has been used successfully multiple times since I got the car. Yesterday, while the car was steering into the garage, instead of steering onto the garage, it backed up straight into the wall opening, damaging the rear bumper and the garage wall. The garage wall moved in about 2-3 inches rendering the garage door inoperable. The CAR SENSORS DIDN’T STOP THE CAR although it was very clear it was heading for an obstacle, THE HOUSE WALL.… Look up ODI 11503442 at NHTSA ↗ | 412.1%ODI 11533297I 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 ce… Look up ODI 11533297 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Vehicle Speed Control | 517.2%ODI 11476515Cruise control malfunction. Multiple times brining you to dealership. Look up ODI 11476515 at NHTSA ↗ | 37.9%ODI 11501292 · 1,700 miThe contact owns a 2023 BMX IX. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at approximately 5 MPH while attempting to pull into a parking space the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and accelerated forward crashing into the rear of a second vehicle. The second vehicle then crashed into a third vehicle. The contact indicated that the during the incident the vehicle was being operated in the B-Mode. No injuries were reported in either vehicle. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was driven home and later … Look up ODI 11501292 at NHTSA ↗ | 39.1%ODI 11581049I 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 p… Look up ODI 11581049 at NHTSA ↗ | 430.8%ODI 11695421On October 17, 2025 at approximately 3:15 PM in the parking lot of a shopping mall at 2040 Lomita Blvd, Lomita, CA, our 2025 BMW iX M60 suddenly accelerated forward unintentionally while the driver was attempting to park. The vehicle made a loud “whirring” sound as if the motor engaged on its own, and it lurched forward rapidly without any acceleration input from the driver. The car traveled only about 2 feet before crashing into a wall in front of the parking space. All front and side airbags deployed. The driver (my father) suffered a chest f… Look up ODI 11695421 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 26.9%ODI 11500520This vehicle was involved in a collision, none of the safety features worked. The front end collision warning did not go off. The automatic emergency braking did not engage. The Car jolted forward after the collision and did not stop, potentially risking another collision. The SOS or emergency collision BMW assist was not activated, there was no call from anyone from BMW after the accident. No warning lights or collision indicators went off prior to collision as they should have. This vehicle is puts the safety of others at risk if it fails t… Look up ODI 11500520 at NHTSA ↗ | 513.2%ODI 11538226I had an accident at a school pickup line. The car was on B mode completely stopped and it lurched forward all of sudden unfortunately at the exact moment when a girl was putting her backpack into her mother's car's trunk. Our IX hit the girl and the two cars parked in front of us. She was severely injured. Her mother repoerted some injury later. Look up ODI 11538226 at NHTSA ↗ | 515.2%ODI 11566818Car 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. Look up ODI 11566818 at NHTSA ↗ | 215.4%ODI 11708608My 2025 BMW iX xDrive50 has experienced three separate random shutdown events while driving in active traffic. These shutdowns occurred without warning and caused sudden loss of vehicle functionality. One of these shutdowns resulted in a rear-end collision. The vehicle has been brought to BMW of Carlsbad three separate times. Each time, the dealership stated no defect could be found and blamed the driver for “user settings.” A BMW of Carlsbad service advisor later sent written messages stating that BMW software can crash and shut off the vehi… Look up ODI 11708608 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Air Bags | 13.4%ODI 11518877The contact owns a 2022 BMW IX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V079000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that an unknown dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11518877 at NHTSA ↗ | 1231.6%ODI 11517903 · 2,000 miThe contact owns a 2023 BMW iX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle crashed into the front and rear passenger side of the vehicle without warning. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that he then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V079000 (Air Bags). The dealer nor the manufacturer was noti… Look up ODI 11517903 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 310.3%ODI 11500520This vehicle was involved in a collision, none of the safety features worked. The front end collision warning did not go off. The automatic emergency braking did not engage. The Car jolted forward after the collision and did not stop, potentially risking another collision. The SOS or emergency collision BMW assist was not activated, there was no call from anyone from BMW after the accident. No warning lights or collision indicators went off prior to collision as they should have. This vehicle is puts the safety of others at risk if it fails t… Look up ODI 11500520 at NHTSA ↗ | 25.3%ODI 11583850Our BMW iX was in B mode at a complete stop behind another parked car at the car wash. After about five minutes, the car took off at full acceleration and rear ended the car in front of us The BMW iX continued another 15 - 20 feet despite my attempts to repeatedly stepping on the breaks. Look up ODI 11583850 at NHTSA ↗ | 412.1%ODI 11569633I 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. Look up ODI 11569633 at NHTSA ↗ | 323.1%ODI 11708608My 2025 BMW iX xDrive50 has experienced three separate random shutdown events while driving in active traffic. These shutdowns occurred without warning and caused sudden loss of vehicle functionality. One of these shutdowns resulted in a rear-end collision. The vehicle has been brought to BMW of Carlsbad three separate times. Each time, the dealership stated no defect could be found and blamed the driver for “user settings.” A BMW of Carlsbad service advisor later sent written messages stating that BMW software can crash and shut off the vehi… Look up ODI 11708608 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Service Brakes | 13.4%ODI 11500520This vehicle was involved in a collision, none of the safety features worked. The front end collision warning did not go off. The automatic emergency braking did not engage. The Car jolted forward after the collision and did not stop, potentially risking another collision. The SOS or emergency collision BMW assist was not activated, there was no call from anyone from BMW after the accident. No warning lights or collision indicators went off prior to collision as they should have. This vehicle is puts the safety of others at risk if it fails t… Look up ODI 11500520 at NHTSA ↗ | 12.6%ODI 11547159I brought a brand new BMW IX fully electric vehicle in May, 2023. A couple of weeks ago in early September, the “Emergency Call System Malfunction” warning light came on, and I can also smell a chemical burn from the vehicle. I dropped it off to Eastbay BMW in Pleasanton, California. 4350 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton, California 94588. They confirmed that the “Control Module” may be over heating and causing the emergency call system to malfunction. Eastbay BMW contacted BMW HQ and was informed to just reset the warning light. “BMW advised Eastb… Look up ODI 11547159 at NHTSA ↗ | 824.2%ODI 11566818Car 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. Look up ODI 11566818 at NHTSA ↗ | 215.4%ODI 11639340The brake pedal is way to close to the gas pedal, when I apply the brakes I often hit the gas pedal causing the car to jerk forward. I have reported this problem to BMW and to my local dealer. I took the car to the dealer and was told the car is fine. I have been driving for 40 years and have never experienced this problem nor have I ever reported a problem. However I am experiencing this problem on a daily basis. Other cars are at risk when both pedals are pressed at the same time. The car has been inspected at the dealership who found no … Look up ODI 11639340 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 413.8%ODI 11476515Cruise control malfunction. Multiple times brining you to dealership. Look up ODI 11476515 at NHTSA ↗ | 37.9%ODI 11529456The BMW DOES NOT OFFER THIS RECALL RECOMMENDED BY NHTSA Look up ODI 11529456 at NHTSA ↗ | 26.1%ODI 11546743Issue 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 … Look up ODI 11546743 at NHTSA ↗ | 215.4%ODI 11687045At low speeds, the cruise control engages, causing the vehicle to accelerate. Stepping on the brake disengages the cruise control as it normally would. I have had this leased vehicle since March 2015. I have reported the issue 4 times to the dealer. Each time they interrogate the computer and tell me there are no errors. I have researched the internet, and there are numerous complaints about this potentially life-threatening issue. "Point of interest." This is the same dealer who insisted my BMW 7 Series had nothing wrong when it was burning a … Look up ODI 11687045 at NHTSA ↗ |
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