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1997 BMW 328I Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 1997 BMW 328I, 4% of the 25 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Thermostat malfunctioned, causing vehicle to overheat, and radiator to blow. The battery light illuminated and trim under the rear of the driver seat was loose.”

NHTSA complaint #897012, filed 2001-09

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201612%
201411%
201352%
201286%
2011112%
201032%
200984%
2008125%
2007103%
199911%
199814%
199714%

Other parts of the 1997 BMW 328I

Electrical system
7 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 BMW 328I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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