BMW iX Track Rod Replacement Parts

Yes, the BMW iX has track rods as part of its front suspension steering linkage — this is standard on any car with rack-and-pinion steering regardless of drivetrain, and the iX is no exception despite being fully electric. The iX was launched in 2021 and remains in its first generation, so all UK models share this basic steering geometry. If you are searching for a track rod end or inner track rod, these are the same family of parts and your breaker can clarify the exact component you need.

The BMW iX has been offered in a single first-generation platform since its 2021 UK launch, with no confirmed major structural facelift introducing different suspension geometry as of the time of writing. In principle, track rods from earlier first-generation cars are likely to be compatible with later ones, but because mid-generation running gear updates can occur without a full model change, you should confirm the part number against your registration with the breaker before purchasing. Never assume fitment without that check.

The BMW iX range includes xDrive40, xDrive50, and the higher-output M60, and it is possible that the heavier or more powerful variants were engineered with uprated steering components to suit their different weights and outputs. Running gear does sometimes vary between power variants on the same platform, so you should confirm with the breaker which variant your donor car came from and cross-reference it against your own registration. Do not assume the xDrive40 and M60 track rods are identical without that verification.

Trim level alone does not determine track rod fitment on the iX — cosmetic and interior differences between standard and M Sport specifications do not affect the steering linkage. What matters more is the drivetrain variant (xDrive40, xDrive50, M60) and whether any running gear differences exist between those variants. Order on the basis of the vehicle's powertrain specification rather than its trim badge, and confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Yes — track rods are side-specific, so you must state whether you need the nearside (NS, left-hand side as you sit in the car, kerb side) or offside (OS, right-hand side, driver's side on a UK car) when contacting a breaker. Ordering the wrong side is a common and easily avoided mistake, so double-check which side has the wear or damage before requesting quotes. A good breaker will always ask, but it saves time to have this ready when you make your enquiry.

Battery pack size is not a factor that directly determines track rod specification in the same way that, say, a petrol engine size might influence brake sizing on a conventional car. However, because the different iX variants (xDrive40 and xDrive50 in particular) have meaningfully different kerb weights due to their battery and motor configurations, there is a reasonable possibility that steering components were engineered differently between them. Confirm with the breaker that the donor car's exact variant and registration matches the requirements of your vehicle rather than relying on battery size alone as a guide.