2001 BMW X5 Seats Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2001 BMW X5
3 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW X5. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
SEATS HAVE HEAT CONTROL L OPTION N. DRIVERS SIDE GETS TOO HOT AND BURNS DRIVER CREATING A BURN HOLE ON THE SEAT.
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TURNED ON WHEN I HAD A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. IT WOULD GO OFF AFTER A FEW START CYCLES WITH NO PASSENGERS, BUT THEN COME BACK ON THE NEXT TIME A PASSENGER WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. I WAS ABLE TO READ THE CODES WHICH INDIRECTLY INDICATED A FAULT IN THE OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. I REPLACED THE SENSOR MAT AND RELATED WIRING INTERFACE AND THE WARNING LIGHT AND ERRORS HAVE NOT RETURNED. THERE ARE MANY OWNERS GROUPS THAT DISCUSS THE APPARENT HIGH FAILURE RATE OF THESE OCCUPANCY SENSOR MATS AND WE HAVE NOTED THAT MORE RECENT X5 MODELS WERE RECALLED, BUT THAT EARLIER MODELS WERE NOT. I SUSPECT THAT THE EARLIER MODELS HAVE THE SAME - OR A RELATED - PROBLEM. *TR
FAILURE OF DRIVER SEAT HEATING MECHANISM. HOLE BURNED IN BOTTOM SEAT CUSHION AND BURN TO OCCUPANT'S (ME) LEG. THIS APPEARS TO BE DUE TO A SHORT OR BREAK IN THE HEATING ELEMENT. ON-LINE RESEARCH I'VE DONE INDICATES THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Other 2001 BMW X5 Problem Areas
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
16 complaints
Electrical System
15 complaints
Air Bags
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
13 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
12 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint