2004 BMW 525I seats complaints

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · GA

The restraint light came on in my car and for some unknown reason the light will not reset. I know for a fact the dealership replaced the passenger side seat cover or something while under warranty, but this started around 2010 or 2011 not sure. But just a few days ago I was told it may be under a recall status as well because the passenger seat was serviced. And the light says *passenger restraint system fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag,belt tensioner, or belt force limiter. Continue to wear safety belt. But my wife and I are both concerned with this problem so is this a recall and when can it be fixed, I plan on keeping this car but really do need the bmw company to step up to the plate and back their product as one of the best, thanking you in advance. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 12, 2013 · Seats · 35,000 miles · NY · fire

The drivers side heated seat was turned on and it became very hot, burned a hole in the seat and began to smoke.

Filed May 13, 2012 · Seats · 90,000 miles · RI · fire

Driver seat caught on fire.

Filed Feb 6, 2011 · Seats · 87,000 miles · NC

Front seat heating elements got extremely hot and made a burning smell. Passenger and driver's legs got uncomfortably hot to the point of discomfort before the heater was shut off.

Filed Dec 7, 2010 · Seats · 78,000 miles · NJ · fire

The drivers seat catch fire from seat heater on bmw 525i from year 2004 .

Filed Dec 8, 2009 · Seats · 51,545 miles · MN · fire

The seat warmer malfunctioned and burned a hole in my driver seats and also a hole in my pants. If I had a piece of paper or something in my back paper, it would have set it on fire.

Filed Jun 11, 2007 · Seats · 51,653 miles · NY · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw 525i. On april 6, 2007, while driving 55mph, there was smoke present in the vehicle. The heated passenger seat caught fire. The contacts coat burned. The contact sustained no injuries. There were no passengers in the vehicle. The sales team is aware that the failure exist. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer and they stated the cause was false memory. The front and back seats were replaced. The contact has an invoice with the specifics related to the repairs. There were no warning indicator lights present. The fire department and police were notified. The current mileage was 52000 and the failure mileage was 51653.