# 2004 BMW 530I — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `710362` · 2009-03-02 · 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:** 530I
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 35,000
## Narrative
THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON MY 2004 BMW 530I REGARDING THE SEAT WARMERS BURNING THE LEATHER AND DRIVER.  HOWEVER, THE RECALL COVERS THE BACKREST AND NOT THE SEAT BOTTOM.  AFTER TALKING TO BMW NORTH AMERICA, THEY SAID THE SEAT BOTTOM WAS NOT COVERED.  CAN YOU MAKE THEM INCLUDE THE SEAT BOTTOM IN THE RECALL?  THE SEAT WARMERS ARE BURNING THROUGH THE SEATS IN BOTH PLACES, AND IS HOT ENOUGH TO BURN THE DRIVER IN BOTH PLACES.   *TR
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