Model year guide

2021 BMW IX

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 BMW IX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

2021 BMW IX — representative photo
Representative photo

2021 BMW IX at a glance

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Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 BMW IX recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 BMW IX.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 45

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 45.

“Cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise.

Bulletin B320526 · Steering · Aug 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 Charging Unit) 0317F2 - High-voltage system, insulation fault detected: when switc…

Bulletin B120523 · Power Train · Mar 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 vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Under…

Bulletin B170124 · Engine · Feb 2026

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, the door window glass does not roll up into the seal but rests outsidethe seal…

Bulletin B511325 · Structure · Sep 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 interior.

Bulletin B640825 · Electrical System · Aug 2025

While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “clicking” sound is heard from the driver’s footwell area.

Bulletin B510225 · Structure · Aug 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 vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Under…

Bulletin B170124 · Engine · Mar 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 parking assistance featureshave limited functionality while the errors continue to b…

Bulletin B660325 · Structure · Mar 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 vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Under…

Bulletin B170124 · Engine · Feb 2025

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 Charging Unit) 0317F2 - High-voltage system, insulation fault detected: when switc…

Bulletin B120523 · Electrical System · Dec 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the IX. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2021 BMW IX vehicles on record

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2021 BMW IX — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 BMW IX have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2021 BMW IX. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.