2003 BMW 325I Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2003 BMW 325I, 2% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 325I. The contact stated that the front driver seat head rest was turned at an angle that prevented the contact from driving comfortably. The contact also mentioned that the front passenger seat rail was loose. The dealer stated that the failures were abnormal and both seats needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10725854, filed 2015-06, 119,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 325I. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger seat heater was activated. After five minutes, the contact noticed a burn hole on the passenger seat and smoke coming from the hole. The contact deactivated the passenger seat heater and poured water to extinguish the smoke. The contact also discovered that parts of both the driver and passenger seat were melted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10749378, filed 2015-08, 140,000 milesSeats: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 BMW 325I
62 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW 325I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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