Seats Related Problems of the 2012 BMW 535

Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 2012 BMW 535. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat head restraint (one problem).

Table 1. Seats related problems of BMW 535


Recently reported Seats problems of the 2012 BMW 535

The Seats problem

Based on research it appears BMW has a long history of issues and even a recall on select years around the passenger seat sensor detector becoming faulty and impacting the ability of the air bags to deploy in a collision.   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

The passenger restraint malfunction warning keeps popping up. I�ve spent close to a thousand dollars at BMW dealerships to have the issue fixed. They have inspected and replaced a few sensors and the issue still persists.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

The passenger side seat heater suddenly began to overheat when the car was approximately 3 years old. The heat became so intense it was necessary to turn off the heater for fear of burns. The seat was replaced under warranty.   Read details...


Seats related problems in other BMW 535 model year vehicles:



535 Service Bulletins
535 Safety Recalls
535 Defect Investigations