2006 BMW X3 seats problems
Owners reported seats problems in 42 complaints for the 2006 BMW X3, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 16
- 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 | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 seats complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 16 fires, 13 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 BMW x3. While driving approximately 45 MPH the heater on the drivers seat malfunctioned and burned a hole in the seat. As a result the driver was injured. The dealer was contacted and stated that they would not cover the repair cost because the warranty expired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW x3. While driving approximately 10 MPH with the front driver side heated seat activated, smoke appeared from the seat. As a result, a hole was burned through the front driver seat and the contact's coat. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 95,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 BMW X3
- Air bags 84 complaints