2007 BMW 525I Seats Problems

“Bought the car in aug started using the seat warmer about december of 2014. Here and there upon using I'd smell something burning so I would turn it off! But not all the time when using the warmer did I smell burning! Late march my husband noticed a burn hole on my driers seat, I instantly remembered the burning smell when sometimes using the seat heater! I'm lucky I was not burned but my driver seat is ruined and I'm now afraid to use the heaters, ever!”

“Warning message for passenger side air bag malfunction. Took to dealer and told it was the seat sensor. I did not replace it because it was way to much money. There are tons of complaints about the same thing happening to people with this car. Prior year cars have been recalled for the same issue. It sure seems like this year car has the same problem. Please help all of us Bmw owners out. Thank you!”

“2007 Bmw seat mat sensor for activation of air bag, failed. The consumer stated the problem he experienced, is now the subject of a recall. The consumer sold the vehicle. However, he is still seeking reimbursement. Updated 02/19/14 updated 06/09/14.”

“Started the engine. Passenger sat in vehicle. The passenger restraint system failure light appeared on screen. I thought it was a glitch. The light appeared on and off for several weeks. Went to an independent mechanic and told that it was the seat mat or sensor and the cost would run around 1500 at the dealer. Was told to check to see if there was a recall. Checked on the website and there was no recall but many complaints about the same problem occurring for the 2006 vehicles.”

“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 525I. The contact stated that the front driver side electronic seat control switch would reverse when the contact attempted to move the seat forward. The dealer replaced the switch assembly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.”