BMW iX Bonnet Strut Replacement Parts

The BMW iX does have bonnet struts - they are gas-charged struts mounted on either side of the engine bay that hold the bonnet open, replacing the older-style prop rod found on some vehicles. Because the iX is a fully electric vehicle with no combustion engine, the front compartment is a storage frunk rather than an engine bay, but the bonnet strut arrangement is still present. When sourcing a used part, ask the breaker to confirm the strut is intact and the gas charge is still holding, as worn struts that no longer support the bonnet weight are a common reason for replacement.

The BMW iX was launched in the UK in 2021 and all production to date falls within the first generation on the U11 platform, so a strut from a 2022 car and a 2024 car are from the same generation. There has been no confirmed full facelift introducing structural front-end changes within this window, making compatibility very plausible. That said, always confirm the part number with the breaker against your specific registration before purchasing, as minor running changes can occur during a production run.

The bonnet strut is a front-end structural component and trim level does not affect its fitment - the xDrive40, xDrive50, and M60 all share the same U11 platform and the same bonnet assembly. You may find that an M60 donor car has different bonnet badges or a slightly different exterior finish, but the strut mechanism itself is the same part. A breaker supplying from any of these variants should be supplying a compatible strut, though confirming the part number is always sensible.

Yes, it does matter - the BMW iX uses two bonnet struts, one on the nearside (NS, left) and one on the offside (OS, right), and they are handed components that are not interchangeable between sides. When contacting a breaker, make clear which side has failed, as they will need to confirm they have the correct strut from their dismantled vehicle. Buying both struts at the same time is worth considering, since if one has lost its gas charge the other is likely to follow soon after.

The most obvious symptom of a failing bonnet strut on a BMW iX is a bonnet that slowly lowers itself when open, no longer holding its position without being propped. A strut that has lost its gas charge will feel limp or offer no resistance when you lift the bonnet. Used struts from a breaker are a cost-effective fix, but ask the breaker to confirm the struts have been tested or recently removed from a low-mileage vehicle, as a used strut that has also lost pressure would leave you no better off.