[iDriveBMWs]

I have a ‘24 LCI running iDrive 8. Every other week or so, I’ll get in the car and when I press the start engine button, I’ll get a prompt that says “Key not recognized” and my car won’t start. I have to hold the key up to the steering wheel console and wait for it to recognize.

It’s weird because the buttons on the key fob work, comfort access works, my profile pops up on the screen. It’s just my car won’t start. I restarted iDrive (holding down volume button) but issue came back a week later. This is happening with both keys.

Anyone else have this issue?

[sbc-yyc]

Have had this issue since day 1. No idea why. I've tried changing the key fob batteries to no avail, so I've setup the digital key on my iPhone. When I get in, I simply slot the phone onto the wireless heater and the key is recognised. Then onward, it doesn't matter whether the vehicle detects the key fob or not.

Hopefully some BMW old timers can help shed some light on this weird issue. Of the 3 cars in my garage, the X5 is the ONLY one that suffers from this nonsensical issue.

[jeffreywu77]

Originally Posted by sbc-yyc

Have had this issue since day 1. No idea why. I've tried changing the key fob batteries to no avail, so I've setup the digital key on my iPhone. When I get in, I simply slot the phone onto the wireless heater and the key is recognised. Then onward, it doesn't matter whether the vehicle detects the key fob or not.

Hopefully some BMW old timers can help shed some light on this weird issue. Of the 3 cars in my garage, the X5 is the ONLY one that suffers from this nonsensical issue.

I also have digital key set up on my phone, but even digital key sometimes is not recognized..

[LDT]

@ almost 5k miles digital key and CarPlay work all the time. I dont even carry the fob with me. iPhone 12 and IDrive 8.5 v 35. Maybe i'm an outlier??