NHTSA Complaint #10317308 — 2005 BMW X5
SEATS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10317308 |
| Vehicle | 2005 BMW X5 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 54,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
2005 BMW X5 - PASSENGER SEAT HEATER HEATED UP EXCESSIVELY TO THE POINT OF BURNING A HOLE THROUGH THE BACK OF SEAT. NOTICED A BURNING SMELL OF LEATHER AND THEN DISCOVERED HOLE BURNED THROUGH. PASSENGER ALSO FELT EXCESSIVE HEAT ON BACK BY LEFT SHOULDER. REPORTED THIS TO BMW AND THEY MADE NO OFFER TO FIX. COST TO REPAIR THIS IS $1750.00. THE CONCERN I HAVE IS WHEN I RESELL THIS CAR TO SOMEONE ELSE IF NOT FIXED COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FUTURE. *TR
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