[DTRJ]

I have had two previous BMW's both 335 coupes, a 2007 and a 2011. Both cars had heated seats that got really hot, very quickly. Most time had to keep it on 2 or they got too hot. Just got my 435 and the seats get just warm when set to 3, and it takes a while until this happens. Anyone else with similar findings?

[snowghost]

Some people were complaining about that. I thought mine were not as hot as prior models, but they still get hot enough.

[dougstand]

Mine will slightly roast me on setting-1. That's sport seats, although I don't know why the difference is seen by us. I just switch down to Eco-mode and the temp setting will decrease output to comfort levels if I'm bothered.

[Sherhart]

Mine get hot before I am out of the neighborhood, but I know what you're saying. My wife's Q7 has a 6-level setting and I can't have it on 6 for more than a few minutes. Definitely hotter than the Bimmer.

Jimbo

[ardyer]

Mine gets very hot, I can't keep it on the highest setting very long at all.

[HFW003]

Originally Posted by ardyer

Mine gets very hot, I can't keep it on the highest setting very long at all.

Same here, my wife can though!

[leatonniu]

I just switch down to Eco-mode and the temp setting will decrease output to comfort levels if I'm bothered.

[billiebob]

Yes my f30 heated seats are about half as hot as the e90 seats and take much longer to respond. Sucks.

[Professor///M]

My seat warmers act as intended, and as similar in previous vehicles, or my X3. 3 is very hot, gets hot very fast, within 2 minutes. It's what gets you going.

2 is excellent for sub 15º temperatures at a constant rate, until you've been in the car for 30 minutes.

1 is perfect, for all winter use once the heater kicks on.

I'd say yours doesn't work right.

[CK335iMSport]

Originally Posted by ardyer

Mine gets very hot, I can't keep it on the highest setting very long at all.

^^^ +1

[BavarianFanatic]

I will admit that my E61 seats do get hotter than the F30, but they're actually TOO hot. The F30 seats are just right.

[F87_LCI]

My F30 heats up much faster than my C350. Heat level is about the same on 3 for each. Merc seats auto reduce the heat after about 20 minutes...haven't seen the BMW ones do that yet, although I haven't driven the car that much.

[AstonKarim]

my buttons may as well not be there, not sure if its even worth mentioning to the dealer, can this issue even be rectified?

[RoundelM3]

My M-Sport F30 seats are just as toasty as my '07 E92 335i's were. No discernible difference, and setting 1 is usually perfect for me, although on really cold days, 2 is good until it warms up and then I switch back to 1. I'd burn myself on setting 3, but then I don't live in the snow belt.

[34.50]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

My F30 heats up much faster than my C350. Heat level is about the same on 3 for each. Merc seats auto reduce the heat after about 20 minutes...haven't seen the BMW ones do that yet, although I haven't driven the car that much.

The F30 does that too. I personally find the seats to get really hot - I use 3 for about 5-10 minutes, then switch to one or off, depending on outside temperature.

[Kowboi]

My 2007 got really really hot in 30 seconds. It was great. My 2012 I can't even tell they are on after 20 minutes. I'm very disappointed.

[Christos]

I can barely keep the one setting on mine , they are too hot for me.

[Sherhart]

Originally Posted by Kowboi

My 2007 got really really hot in 30 seconds. It was great. My 2012 I can't even tell they are on after 20 minutes. I'm very disappointed.

Definitely something wrong. No way anyone would not feel my seats after 5 min let alone 20.

Jimbo

[Kowboi]

Originally Posted by Sherhart

Definitely something wrong. No way anyone would not feel my seats after 5 min let alone 20.

Jimbo

My service advisor said it was normal. They seats now have very low heat in an attempt tonier less energy or some garbage like that.