Seats Related Problems of the 2005 BMW X3

Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 2005 BMW X3. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat heater/cooler (21 problems).

Table 1. Seats related problems of BMW X3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seats problems
26
Front Seat Heater/cooler problems
21

Recently reported Seats problems of the 2005 BMW X3

The Seats problem

The contact owns a 2005 BMW X3. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from the front seat lumbar cushion of the driver's seat. There were no injuries.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

River's seat heating unit overheats when on high setting, to the point of burning skin through the seat and clothing. Lower left lumbar . Per service shop, the seat heater grid is broken, causing 40 degree higher temperatures than normal in the left leg area. Ongoing issue, not a single occurrence   Read details...


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