BMW X3 owners have reported 200 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 (109 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (83 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Seat Broken problems |
After driving car a few minutes with the heated seats “on”, the driver’s seat became extremely hot. Driver burned finger upon checking the seat and a hole was burned through the seat upholstery. No warning lamps or messages appeared. Read details...
On December 19, 2020 while driving with my driver's seat heater on warming my seat due to cold weather, I was on my way to pick up medication at the pharmacy when I noticed a sharp sting and burning sensation on my lower right side. I looked down and noticed my coat on fire. Read details...
Drivers front seat active head restraint deployed. Fault code 930958 stored. Generator for active head restraint needs to be replaced. Vehicle was in garage, when started the error was displayed and is displayed ever time the vehicle is started. This exact part was recalled on my 2013 328i auto. Read details...
I had a problem with the driver's side seat warmer in my 2006 BMW X3 starting on about October 21, 2013. While I was driving on a couple different occasions, I felt a "shock" in my left thigh. I didn't think anything about it until the seat warmer stopped working all together. Read details...