NHTSA Complaint #11586141 — 2018 BMW M550I

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11586141
Vehicle	2018 BMW M550I
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	April 29, 2024
Date Filed	April 30, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

The passenger seat occupancy mat is faulty - same as in many other BMW models for which BMW has issued a 15 year warranty. The car chimes and states "fasten safety belt" for the passenger seat when the passenger seat is entirely empty. This error comes and goes, and stops when the belt is buckled.

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