Seats Related Problems of the 1997 BMW Z3

Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 1997 BMW Z3. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat recliner (one problem).

Table 1. Seats related problems of BMW Z3


Recently reported Seats problems of the 1997 BMW Z3

The Seats problem

The seat tracks of both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle allowed the seats to move at least 10mm forward and rearward under braking and acceleration. This movement causes a partial loss of control of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Front Seat Recliner problem

Both driver and passenger seats move and shift out of place during normal operation at any speed all of the time. Reported to dealer for correction under warranty and was advised this was a normal condition for the seat to move when applying brakes at any speed.   Read details...

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

Seat heater control is located on the console in the middle between the front seats which is difficult to reach while driving, nearly caused a collision. Please give any further details.   Read details...


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