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BMW iX2 AWD Failures, Warning Signs and Solutions

Hi all! Having some concerning issues with my 2024 BMW iX2. The car shows AWD system errors, unusual warning lights in the cluster, plus jerking during acceleration and rough gear shifts. Pretty sure it's running in transfer case limp mode. Has anyone dealt with similar symptoms in their iX2? Would really appreciate hearing about your repair experiences and what the actual problem turned out to be. Mainly interested in workshop diagnoses and fixes that worked for you. Thanks in advance for any insights!

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lenaeule9

Hi there! I've got some experience with EVs and have dealt with a similar issue on my 2022 BMW iX. I also own an i4, so I'm fairly familiar with BMW's electric lineup. Those symptoms sound exactly like what I experienced last year. My iX showed multiple warnings and had really jerky acceleration. The good news is, it was covered under warranty since it was linked to a faulty ABS module affecting the AWD system communication. The workshop diagnosed it during a day-long inspection and basically had to reset and recalibrate the entire ABS system. It was a known issue they'd seen before. Since then, zero problems! Could you share: Your current mileage? When did these symptoms first appear? Have you had any recent software updates? This info would help confirm if we're dealing with the same underlying issue. Definitely get it checked soon, better safe than sorry with these advanced systems.

lillydrache79 (Author)

Thanks for sharing your experience! My iX2 has 194282 KM on the clock, and this started happening right after the latest software update about 2 weeks ago. I was hoping it would resolve itself after a few restarts, but no luck. It's reassuring to hear yours was covered under warranty and just needed an ABS module fix. That's definitely giving me some hope! I'll get it booked in at the workshop ASAP. Seems like these fancy electric systems can be quite sensitive sometimes. Really appreciate your detailed response, helps to know I'm not the only one who's dealt with this!

lenaeule9

Hey again! Yeah, those symptoms after a software update definitely ring a bell. When it happened to my iX, I actually tried waiting it out too, thinking it might sort itself. But from my experience, these glitches usually need proper attention from the workshop. Since you mentioned the software update timing, I'd bet good money it's the same ABS module communication issue I had. The symptoms are just too similar to be a coincidence. Mine started acting up around 180,000 KM, pretty close to your mileage. Quick tip from my experience, make sure to save any error messages or take photos of the warning lights when they appear. The techs found that super helpful when diagnosing my car. Also, maybe try avoiding any aggressive acceleration until you get it checked out. That's what I did just to be on the safe side. The good news is, once they sorted mine out, it's been running like a dream. Let us know how you get on at the workshop, I'm pretty curious if it turns out to be the same issue!

lillydrache79 (Author)

Thanks so much for the helpful tips! I've already started taking photos of all the warning lights when they pop up. You're right about being gentle with the acceleration too, I've been driving it pretty carefully since these issues started. I managed to get a workshop appointment for next week, and I'll definitely mention the ABS module problem you experienced. It's such a relief to hear yours was fixed completely. Really hoping for the same outcome with mine! I'll be sure to update once I get it sorted. Thanks again for taking the time to share all this detail, it's made me feel much more confident about getting it resolved!

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