BMW S459A — Electric seat adjustment with memory
Electrically adjustable front seats that remember driver positions.
Quick answer
S459A is BMW's factory option code for electric seat adjustment with memory. Electrically adjustable front seats that remember driver positions.
Should you care about Electric seat adjustment with memory?
Desirable, especially for two-driver households. Test every axis of movement and both memory buttons: the seat motors and control modules are expensive to repair.
How to tell if a BMW has S459A
- Look for
S459Aor just459on the original build sheet or window sticker. - Check the options list in the AutoTrader, eBay or dealer listing.
- Decode it from the VIN with our free BMW VIN decoder, then confirm the fitted codes in a full report.
- Where relevant, verify it physically on the car during the viewing, as described above.
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What does BMW option code S459A mean?
Electrically adjustable front seats that remember driver positions. It sits in the seats group of BMW's factory options.
Is Electric seat adjustment with memory worth having on a used BMW?
Desirable, especially for two-driver households. Test every axis of movement and both memory buttons: the seat motors and control modules are expensive to repair.
How do I check if a BMW has S459A?
Look for S459A (or just 459) on the car's build sheet or in the listing's options, or decode it from the VIN. You can enter the VIN and option codes into a Bimmer.AI report to see the full decoded factory spec alongside the MOT history and known faults.