Second Hand BMW iX1 Track Rod

Yes, the iX1 does have track rods — electric or not, it still has a conventional front suspension setup with steering linkage, so track rods (also called tie rods) are present and do wear or get damaged just like on any other car. The iX1 launched in 2022 as the U11 generation, and both the front-wheel-drive eDrive20 and the four-wheel-drive xDrive30 variants use track rods as part of their steering geometry. If you've had a kerb strike or steering wander, a track rod or track rod end is a legitimate repair part to be looking for.

The BMW iX1 U11 generation runs from 2022 onwards with no significant mid-generation structural revision confirmed at the time of writing, so a track rod from a 2022 car is likely to be the same part as one from a 2024 car. That said, you should always confirm with the breaker using your full registration number, as minor running-gear revisions can be introduced quietly during a production run. Never assume fitment without the breaker cross-referencing the part number against your specific vehicle.

It may well matter — the xDrive30 is a heavier, more powerful four-wheel-drive variant, and differences in suspension geometry or steering components can exist between drivetrain variants even on the same platform. Always tell the breaker which drivetrain your car has (eDrive20 or xDrive30) as well as your registration, so they can verify the correct part. Don't assume the two variants share identical track rod specifications.

No, trim level does not affect track rod fitment — xLine, M Sport, and other trim grades are cosmetic and equipment packages rather than changes to the steering or suspension geometry. The parts to focus on are the generation (U11), the drivetrain variant (eDrive20 or xDrive30), and whether you need the NS (nearside, left) or OS (offside, right) track rod. Give the breaker your registration and confirm the side you need, and trim level can be ignored.

The iX1 (U11) and the combustion-engined X1 (also U11 generation, launched around the same time) share the same platform, so there is a possibility of parts commonality — but this is not something to assume without verification. Weight distribution, drivetrain layout, and suspension tuning can differ between an EV and its ICE sibling even when the bodyshell is shared. Ask the breaker to match part numbers against both registrations before committing to a purchase.

Yes, side matters — track rods are handed, meaning the nearside (NS, left, driver's side in the UK) and offside (OS, right, passenger side) are different parts and not interchangeable. Check which side has the wear, damage, or play before contacting a breaker, and always state NS or OS clearly in your enquiry. Fitting the wrong side will result in incorrect steering geometry and a failed wheel alignment, so getting this right is essential.