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2001 BMW X5 Seats Problems

Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 BMW X5 has 5 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 BMW X5

Engine
34
Electrical
23
Powertrain
14
Latches & Locks
14
Visibility
13
Airbags
12
Steering
11
Structure
11
Brakes
9
Other
8
Suspension
7
Seats
5
Lights
5
Fuel System
5
Speed Control
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Seats Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 4, 2017SEATSSEATS HAVE HEAT CONTROL L OPTION N. DRIVERS SIDE GETS TOO HOT AND BURNS DRIVER CREATING A BURN HOLE ...
May 31, 2012SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S...
Oct 1, 2010SEATSFAILURE OF DRIVER SEAT HEATING MECHANISM. HOLE BURNED IN BOTTOM SEAT CUSHION AND BURN TO OCCUPANT'S...
Jan 18, 2003SEATSDRIVER'S SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTIONED. I FIRST NOTICED A BURNING ODOR AND ULTIMATELY FOUND 2 SCORCH MA...
Apr 30, 2002SEATSQUOTE FROM DEALER'S REPAIR NOTES: "DRIVERS HEATED SEAT BECAME VERY HOT, BURNING ODER IN VEHICLE, BA...

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