# 2003 BMW 525I — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `708733` · 2009-02-17 · 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:** 525I
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 45,000
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND TURNED THE SEAT HEATER ON.  AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES INTO MY DRIVE, I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE AND THEN SAW SMOKE IN THE CAR.  I PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE SEAT WAS CATCHING ON FIRE.  I TURNED THE SEAT HEATER OFF AND DOUSED THE FIRE WITH WATER. *TR
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