2005 BMW X3 seats problems
Owners reported seats problems in 50 complaints for the 2005 BMW X3, 35% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 17
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When seats problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 seats complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 17 fires, 13 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 BMW x3. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions. The driver side heated seat was activated. Suddenly, an unexpected excessive high voltage of heat penetrated through the bottom of the seat. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and deactivated the heated seat system. The driver sustained a minor burn to the left leg and the driver seat cover exhibited a burn mark. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation.
2005 bmx x3 seat warmer on the driver's side burnt through the seat and burnt my leg. The dealer refuses to recognize this is a product defect and will replace the seat.
Other problems reported for the 2005 BMW X3
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints