Seats Related Problems of the 2008 BMW 528

Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 2008 BMW 528. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat heater/cooler (two problems).

Table 1. Seats related problems of BMW 528


Recently reported Seats problems of the 2008 BMW 528

The Seats problem

The passenger seat occupancy sensor has failed. As a result, the airbags will not deploy on the passenger side, if a passenger is present, in an accident. The error is displayed as soon as the passenger sits. Warning lights go out after restarting the car and if the passenger seat is unoccupied.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

3 holes have been burnt through the drivers side lumbar support by the seat heater. I'm afraid that I don't have pictures currently available, but this seems to be a known problem   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

I was driving my car and suddenly the restraint system malfunction light turned on and the seatbelt light turned on. I did not hit a bump or anything. There was no passenger currently sitting on the passenger seat when the light came on.   Read details...


Seats related problems in other BMW 528 model year vehicles:



528 Service Bulletins
528 Safety Recalls
528 Defect Investigations