BMW IX M60: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the BMW IX M60 across 3 model years: 0 owner complaints and 12 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Fastening Elements Return
- After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access and Passive…
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
- The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity…
- BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to…
- During workshop repairs with software updates, certain customer vehicles may be changed to BMW Operating…
- Various concerns about the third row of seats
- When driving on rough roads, a "cracking" sound can be heard coming from the D-pillar trim panel
- "After programming to I-level 23-03-5xx, the fault memory 0x022270 is stored in the mPAD (Medium Platform…
- Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator
- While driving on smooth roads, a cracking sound can be heard from the rear safety belt feed trim panel
- The I20 has a front ornamental grille with radome* heating
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.