Steering Wheel Leather Cracks

nszzya · 05-13-2018, 11:05 AM

11,000 miles. Steering wheel has developed cracks in the leather. I can feel it and it's somewhat annoying. Anyone else encounter this? Would it be covered under warranty?

voyagergab · 05-13-2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by nszzya

11,000 miles. Steering wheel has developed cracks in the leather. I can feel it and it's somewhat annoying. Anyone else encounter this? Would it be covered under warranty?

IMHO it should be covered but best to ask the dealer.
Is that caused by some cleaning product or sun exposure?

AndrewC1989 · 05-13-2018, 11:30 AM

If they won't replace it for free and you want a new one in perfect condition i'm selling mine:

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1495178

nszzya · 05-13-2018, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by voyagergab

IMHO it should be covered but best to ask the dealer.
Is that caused by some cleaning product or sun exposure?

I haven't applied any cleaning products except Lexol leather cleaner and it's always garaged when I'm at home or work.

voyagergab · 05-13-2018, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nszzya

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Originally Posted by voyagergab

IMHO it should be covered but best to ask the dealer.
Is that caused by some cleaning product or sun exposure?

I haven't applied any cleaning products except Lexol leather cleaner and it's always garaged when I'm at home or work.

Found some reports on Lexol drying the leather out.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho.../topics/487330

akkando · 05-13-2018, 12:06 PM

I literally just applied some leather care products to this yesterday. I think they should cover that under warranty. The nice thing about something like this is worst case scenario it's easily replaced with another OEM part.

nszzya · 05-13-2018, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by akkando

I literally just applied some leather care products to this yesterday. I think they should cover that under warranty. The nice thing about something like this is worst case scenario it's easily replaced with another OEM part.

I'll run by the dealer and see what they say.

six-n-twins53 · 05-13-2018, 12:56 PM

Terrible

GX337 · 05-13-2018, 01:28 PM

That’s not cracks, it’s where the leather has been scuffed with a ring or clothing when getting in or out of the vehicle. I’ve done that myself on a previous bmw and it looked exactly the same.

oolas3 · 05-13-2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by voyagergab

Found some reports on Lexol drying the leather out.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho.../topics/487330

+1. Leather Masters is a better option than Lexol. You want to use water based conditioners like LM.

nszzya · 05-13-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GX337

That’s not cracks, it’s where the leather has been scuffed with a ring or clothing when getting in or out of the vehicle. I’ve done that myself on a previous bmw and it looked exactly the same.

Were you able to fix it?

heavyD^2 · 05-13-2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GX337

That’s not cracks, it’s where the leather has been scuffed with a ring or clothing when getting in or out of the vehicle. I’ve done that myself on a previous bmw and it looked exactly the same.

Correct. I have seen this on many cars and it's when people getting in or out rub up against the wheel.

Poochie · 05-13-2018, 03:39 PM

Check out this discussion. Good luck.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1443880

akkando · 05-13-2018, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nszzya

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Originally Posted by akkando

I literally just applied some leather care products to this yesterday. I think they should cover that under warranty. The nice thing about something like this is worst case scenario it's easily replaced with another OEM part.

I'll run by the dealer and see what they say.

My driver side seat is not looking great and they implied unless it's cracked, it's normal wear and tear, so since yours cracked, they should cover it!

Also if they say it's normal ask them to show you another similar aged car with the same issue, if they can't, it's not normal.

RAM_F30_F87 · 05-13-2018, 05:43 PM

This is a side issue, but with summer coming, if you want to protect your black interior including the steering wheel from the sun, here are some links for a sunshade and steering wheel cover.
https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/pro...m-sunscreen.UV
The following allows you to upload a graphic such as your spouse, etc.
I used the BMW Roundel from Google Images.
http://stretchablecovers.net/index.p...&product_id=58

stefan · 05-13-2018, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nszzya

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Originally Posted by voyagergab

IMHO it should be covered but best to ask the dealer.
Is that caused by some cleaning product or sun exposure?

I haven't applied any cleaning products except Lexol leather cleaner and it's always garaged when I'm at home or work.

if you use leather cleaner you must apply balm afterwards

GX337 · 05-15-2018, 09:20 AM

Applying leather cream masked it a little. The smooth nappa leather is prone to wear and tear marks unlike the Dakota.

twin fed · 05-15-2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GX337

That’s not cracks, it’s where the leather has been scuffed with a ring or clothing when getting in or out of the vehicle. I’ve done that myself on a previous bmw and it looked exactly the same.

Could also be a pocket knife clip, I have done it many times and it looks exactly like that.

Smindustries · 05-15-2018, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by twin fed

Could also be a pocket knife clip, I have done it many times and it looks exactly like that.

Bingo. I that exact same damage to a great many steering wheels until I moved my knife to my left pocket.

Glounk · 05-15-2018, 02:22 PM

Sorry but it doesn’t look like cracks but looks like the leather was under tension and a good leather nourishing oil or something like that would do it.

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Glounk First Lieutenant 115 Rep 324 Posts Drives: M2 6mt MG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Qatar iTrader: (0)	Sorry but it doesn’t look like cracks but looks like the leather was under tension and a good leather nourishing oil or something like that would do it.
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