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the dealer will tell you that...just call BMWNA, and tell them the dealership you go to, and it'll all get coordinated.
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12-30-2012, 04:34 PM | #270 |
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So I just went outside to check my car and low and behold the seats are all rusty underneath... I'm furious! Thanks in advance for the advice on calling BMWNA if the dealer gives me trouble.
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ooooops!! Another one here with rust under the seats.
F30 335i SL 2013 with rust seats F30 328i SL 2012 It is OK BMW will replace the seat frames of both seats soon. Very bad for a premium car : ( |
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12-30-2012, 10:20 PM | #273 |
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yeah, I'd focus on the boards (first time, or just renewing btw?), and just give a call to BMWNA...you'd think at this price tag we wouldn't have to deal with all of this??!!
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I may request it too. I think some mild rust is OK as it passivates the surface. Although, it does look really ugly. |
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12-30-2012, 11:26 PM | #275 |
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Does anyone know if the new replacement seats (and seats used November production) look any different? Does it appear to have some kind of coating or paint on the metal?
Also, for the Canadians in this thread (LewisHamilton, etc.) how did BMW Canada handle your seat issue? Did anything come of it?
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12-31-2012, 06:07 AM | #277 |
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Some say we are making a big deal out of this. It is a big deal to have rust inside an expensive new car due to inadequate QC. It is so ridiculous that in this day and age a modern expensive car should have a rust issue. It is shameful and shocking that BMW have allowed such a situation to develop. It has now become a global issue and BMW should come clean and provide all affected owners with a seamless solution. In fact, they should instigate an official re-call.
Removing and re-installing seats especially with the replacement of seat bases, can lead to damage of other trim panels. The seats, particularly leather ones, are never the same afterwards. In fact, brand new complete seats should be provided for the affected cars. BMW needs to provide this goodwill gesture for all the incovenience and stress the situation is causing. At present, they have too much wriggle room by doing just the bare minimum by replacing or rust coating the rusty seat bases. Lastly, I bet BMW knew there was a rust problem and they hoped against hope that no one would notice or take issue. Now how bad and callous is that?
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BMW found the rusty seat problem and fixed it since Nov 2012 production.
Before Nov. 2012 production, almost every F30 has rusty seat frames, and BMW tried to keep it secret, hoping nobody look under the seats! |
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This is a fear of mine though, usually things are done nice and tight at the factory, if you loosen it, might lead to weird issues down the pike. I've installed Recaro seats into previous cars before, and honestly, it's pretty straightforward, so hoping the tech's can manage to do it right...HOPING!
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Anyone who would destroy the car is insane. And likely very rich.
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So just received word my frames are on order from Germany...safe to assume that all of them coming from germany are coated? Parts couldn't tell...
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I think I'll wait until I do an interim oil change with a coupon they gave me upon delivery.
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I feel bad for all y'all. I have faith BMW will make it right. |
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Just spoke to customer relations. They of course acted like I am the first person to ever call regarding the rust issue. Needless to say, they want me to bring the car in for a tech to look at it. I can then make a request to have the seats fully replaced or just the frame and hinges and they will "review" my request. I made it clear that the car is less than 2 weeks old with 400 miles on it.
Has anyone been successful in the US at getting parts or the whole seats replaced?
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