# 2006 BMW X3 — SEATS
> NHTSA complaint `948896` · 2012-11-11 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** X3
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** SEATS
- **Miles at failure:** 85,000
## Narrative
THE HEATED SEAT DEVICE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT BECOMES HOT ENOUGH TO BURN YOUR LEG, PRIMARILY ON THE LEFT SIDE. A BURNING SENSATION AND INTENSE HEAT IS FELT WHEN THE HEATED SEAT IS TURNED ON, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE, FOR FEAR OF BURNS OR FIRE.  APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE SEAT ELEMENTS, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS OR FIRE.  WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL ON A SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, SAFETY AND FIRE ISSUE?  *TR
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*