BMW iX Cruise Control Failure Needs Quick Fix

I had a similar issue with my 2020 BMW i4 eDrive40 last month. The cruise control failure was due to a faulty connection in the steering wheel control module. Based on my experience at the service center, they found that moisture had gotten into one of the main control unit connectors, causing intermittent signal issues. In my case, they had to replace the entire steering wheel control module and reprogram the system. It wasn't a quick fix, took them about a day and a half to complete the work. This isn't typically a serious issue affecting core vehicle functions, but it definitely needs proper attention since it's a safety feature. My advice would be to take it to an authorized BMW service center since they have the specific diagnostic tools needed for these electrical systems. The good news is that these problems are usually covered under warranty for newer vehicles. Make sure to document when the problem started and any error messages you're getting.

Hey, thanks for sharing your experience! That's really helpful to know about the control module being the culprit. I'm curious, do you remember how much you ended up paying for the repair? And has everything been working smoothly since they fixed it? I'm trying to get a better idea of what I might be dealing with here with my iX.

Hey there! Just wanted to update you on my BMW i4 situation. Yes, everything has been working perfectly since I got it fixed last month. The cruise control is back to normal, and I haven't had any issues since. The repair was actually much simpler (and cheaper!) than my initial experience. Turns out it was just a loose cable connection in the component that needed fixing, no full module replacement needed like I initially thought. Total cost was 95 € for the repair, which was mainly labor costs for finding and fixing the connection issue. I'm really glad I didn't wait too long to get it checked out. These electrical gremlins can be tricky, but sometimes they have simple solutions. Definitely worth getting your iX looked at, might be something equally straightforward in your case too. By the way, if you decide to get it checked, make sure they do a full diagnostic scan. That's how they quickly pinpointed my issue instead of just guessing what might be wrong.

Thanks so much for all the details! I actually went ahead and took my car to the mechanic yesterday. You were right about getting that diagnostic scan, it saved a lot of time. Turned out my issue was pretty similar to yours, just a loose connection in the system that needed to be fixed. The whole thing took about three hours, and I was pleasantly surprised by the bill, only had to pay for an hour of labor since it was such a quick fix. The mechanic was really upfront about everything and even showed me exactly what was wrong. The cruise control's working perfectly now. Honestly, I feel a bit silly for being so worried about it. Sometimes these high-tech cars can be intimidating when something goes wrong, but it's not always as complicated as it seems. Really appreciate you sharing your experience, it gave me the push I needed to get it checked out!