# 2001 BMW 325I — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `908251` · 2012-03-05 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** 325I
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 198,000
- **Speed:** 70 mph
## Narrative
THE SEAT HEATER CAUGHT FIRE BURNING A HOLE IN THE SEAT, SINGING MY JEANS AND MY LEG (MINOR BURN, NOT MEDICALLY TREATED), AND CAUSING THE AIR BAG SENSOR TO MELT.  BMW HAS RECALLED THESE SEATS IN OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE.  I SENT THE INFORMATION TO BMW AND AM AWAITING A RESPONSE.  *TR
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