1997 BMW Z3 seats problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1997 BMW Z3 — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The seat tracks of both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle allowed the seats to move at least 10mm forward and rearward under braking and acceleration. This movement causes a partial loss of control of the vehicle. *tr”
filed Feb 4, 2014
“Seat rails do not lock properly thereby allowing seat(s) to slide forward during braking. Can potentially lead to loss of control of vehicle. *tr”
filed Mar 24, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Z3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Z3 | 4 | 21% |
| 2000 Z3 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 Z3 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 Z3 | 8 | 27% |
| 1996 Z3 | 5 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 BMW Z3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.