BMW X5 owners have reported 93 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 (64 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (20 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 | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems |
2016 BMW X5 — driver’s seat unexpectedly moves forward toward the steering wheel while driving. The seat moves without activation of the seat adjustment controls. This creates a safety hazard because the driver’s position can suddenly change while the vehicle is in motion, Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 BMW X5. While the vehicle was stationary, the driver's side seat heater burned a hole in the seat and the contact's pants. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Read details...
Warning light on dash that reads "fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, tensioner or belt-force limiter. " BMW dealer (roadshow BMW / memphis) did replace belt tensioner at a cost to me but the error code remains. The passenger seat mat could cause this problem. Read details...
On the morning of April 17, 2019, my wife smelled and noticed smoke coming out of the back seat of our BMW X5 2017 model while it was parked on the street outside our house. The smoke was coming out of a small hole on the passenger side rear seat near the seat belt buckle holder. Read details...