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2003 BMW X5 Seats Problems

Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 BMW X5 has 7 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 BMW X5

Engine
26
Airbags
18
Electrical
17
Powertrain
14
Seats
7
Steering
5
Speed Control
4
Suspension
4
Latches & Locks
4
Lights
4
Fuel System
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Seats Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 24, 2022SEATSLH - Driver side seat caught fire and melted through seat material and melted onto my coat. there ar...
Feb 6, 2014SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR. THE C...
Jan 5, 2014SEATSTHE SEAT HEATER WAS TURNED ON TO THE HIGHEST SETTING. WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 4-YEAR OLD SON IN THE B...
Feb 15, 2011SEATSWHILE DRIVING VEHICLE OBSERVED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF DRIVER SEAT. SLOWLY FELT THE H...
Jan 1, 2011SEATSDRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTION CAUSING A HOLE TO BURN THROUGH LEATHER AND NEARLY CREATED FIRE. ...
Mar 1, 2008SEATSSTARTING SMELLING A BURNING ODOR IN CAR. SHORTLY AFTER, NOTICED (FELT) A "HOT SPOT" ON THE LEFT SID...
Jan 1, 1970SEATSWHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHT/HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF. THIS HAPPENED 90% OF THE TIME WHEN ...

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