Driver seats too hot when driving

[rohitchopra]

Hello,

I just picked up my M3 AWD with EAP. I got the black with black interior. My car came with software version 2018.46. I live in NJ and today is particularly cold day but after about 15 minutes of driving my lower back and the butt part of the seats are getting extremely HOT. The heated seats are obviously off and I've turned the rear vents off as well - I just dont get it.

Is it the material of the seats? The battery under them? I feel like I'm literally sitting on fire and find myself constantly moving around to the cold spots on the edges of the seat.

Has any one else noticed this? Is there a cold air seat covers so something that I can purchase?

 

[FlyinLow]

Looks like your seat heater is stuck on. Reset car by holding both steering wheel scroll buttons while parked. Double check seat heat is actually off.

 

[Mr X]

Haha

Heated seats are the best and a must. I always have mine on. Even when its hot

AC on with heated seats is the best feeling when driving. Along with pedal stomp with gobs of torque punching you in the chest

 

[rohitchopra]

I did a software update last night to 2018.50. Does that reset the software?

 

[VT_EE]

prehaet the cabin using the app. Make sure the seats are turned off and wait 10 minutes. Then check and see if the seats are warm to the touch. They shouldn’t be.

 

[ewoodrick]

I too had the same issue, as well as others. It's not the heaters.

Somehow I got used to it and it doesn't bother me anymore

 

[JeffK]

I too had the same issue, as well as others. It's not the heaters.

Then what is it? Spontaneous combustion?

 

[ngogas]

My seats feel fine. I have this check out if your butt is hot for no reason.

 

[Eric vd O]

Went to workshop and test said no the heating. Musured myself with IR thermometer and it is 37 dgs Celcius. Body temp. So very noticable. Found out that air Outlet under Seat on passenger side (not used) give's more air than driver Seat. Also blocks the electric cable the Outlet. Not found a solution

 

[KenC]

After firmware updates, it's a good habit to recycle once, by holding down the two buttons.

 

[JoeRasputin]

I have exactly the same problem. I've always had cars with real leather instead of plastic. (fake synthetic leather)

Plastic makes it Impossible for your skin to breathe. I am sweating all the time from my back!

Might return car back if no solution found.

 

[Ptheven]

The joys of soft plastic seats.