Seats Problems of BMW 740

BMW 740 owners have reported 7 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 front seat heater/cooler (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seats related problems of BMW 740


Recently reported Seats problems of BMW 740

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

When seat heater switched on, a burning smell resulted. I switched it off immediately. Inspection of seat afterwards resulted in finding a spot where the leather was burned. Clearly this could result in a burn to the driver or a fire.   Read details...

The Seats problem

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 740i. The contact stated that when resting his left knee on the driver¿s side door, he would inadvertently depress the side view mirror buttons. In addition, the driver¿s seat would move back and forth independently.   Read details...

The Seat Broken problem

On Saturday, June 4, my daughter was driving my 2000 BMW 740i. She had been driving for about 4 blocks and the passenger seat broke out in flames. It began when the car filled with smoke. She did not know what was going on so she pulled over and got out of the car and when she stepped back from the   Read details...

The Front Seat Power Adjust problem

Driver's seat adjustment; when turning on the vehicle driver's seat won't go back to its proper return which may cause difficulty in driving, and may result in an accident. Manufacturer does not have a remedy. Please provide further information.   Read details...




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