BMW 528 owners have reported 27 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat head restraint (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems | |
| Front Seat Power Adjust problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Seat Broken problems |
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...
Passenger restraint system malfunction. Light will not go out. Dealership BMW of sterling in sterling va says passenger sensor mat has to be replaced as airbag will not deploy in case of an accident. Read details...
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...
Yesterday I paid my BMW dealer $262. 43 to fix a problem which resulted directly from a poor engineering design. Specifically, the charge was to replace the switch and front seat trim cover which had broken, for the fourth time, during normal operation (the switch shorted out, became inoperable, Read details...
While driving at 70 mph the driver's seat collapsed backwards. Read details...