Seats Problems of BMW 530

BMW 530 owners have reported 67 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (44 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seats related problems of BMW 530


Recently reported Seats problems of BMW 530

The Seats problem

Car randomly shows “passenger restraint system malfunction”. I have read multiple complaints from other BMW owners about this issue that is not covered under BMW warranty.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 530i. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, smoke started to emerge from the left side of the upper cushion of the driver seat. The heater was turned off and the smoke stopped. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure.   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

My computer is showing : passenger restraint system failure. I called the BMW recall system and I was told that my car is not covered, however, I found BMW recall of the passenger restraint system for e60 (my model car) can you help and contact the BMW recall center.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

After traveling for several weeks, my 2006 BMW 530i was parked in my drive way. When I returned home, I opened by door to find mold growing all over the seats , interiors surfaces, and a bad odor. I opened the back door and found 4 inches of water standing in the floor board.   Read details...




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