2000 BMW 528IA Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,975miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2000 BMW 528IA, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,975 miles.
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.
“Noticed a burning smell in the last few days and determined that it is only there when the seat heater is on. There is an odor that can best be described as the smell from an overheated hair dryer. It is obvious something in the seat is overheating and could be a potential safety hazard. I also noticed very hot areas on the seat near the left side where my left rear pant pocket would rest. Nhtsa campaign #04v575000 addresses this issue on model year 2004 Bmw 5 series cars, but mine is a 2000.”
NHTSA complaint #10143697, filed 2005-11, 26,200 miles“Yesterday I paid my Bmw dealer $262.43 to fix a problem which resulted directly from a poor engineering design. Specifically, the charge was to replace the switch and front seat trim cover which had broken, for the fourth time, during normal operation (the switch shorted out, became inoperable, and it was not possible to adjust the seat or steering wheel fore/aft, up/down, etc. ). Apparently, Bmw is unwilling to admit to poor engineering design of these parts, preferring instead to attribute breakage to improper entry/exit technique by the customer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10056442, filed 2004-02Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 60% |
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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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