# 2005 BMW X3 — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `1150129` · 2015-01-21 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** X3
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 183,700
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
WAS DRIVING WITH SEAT HEATER ON.  THE SEAT FELT VERY HOT ON MY LEGS AT IT SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING.  I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE SEAT HEATER.  I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND EXITED THE CAR.  I NOTICED A BURN MARK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT.  THERE IS A MATCHING BURN MARK ON THE WOOL COAT I WAS WEARING.  THE COAT IS WHAT PREVENTED ME FROM BEING INJURED.  I HAVE PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE IF YOU NEED IT.  *TR
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