Rusting under the driver and passenger seats.

kashfc · 08-26-2013, 05:59 AM

I had found rust under both my drivers seat and passenger seat and was wondering if anyone else in Aus has taken it back to the dealer?

I told my SA about the issue and they have said that this is a new issue for them and they have asked BMW Australia about the issue. I know for sure this is a global issue, as I had the same issue with my F30 in Malaysia, and with them, they replaced it immediately.

It has been two weeks now with no reply and when I asked them for a reply a few days ago, they just told me "BMW Australia doesn't like to be pushed". I will be sending off an email to BMW Australia after this post.

Kagawa26 · 08-26-2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kashfc

I had found rust under both my drivers seat and passenger seat and was wondering if anyone else in Aus has taken it back to the dealer?

I told my SA about the issue and they have said that this is a new issue for them and they have asked BMW Australia about the issue. I know for sure this is a global issue, as I had the same issue with my F30 in Malaysia, and with them, they replaced it immediately.

It has been two weeks now with no reply and when I asked them for a reply a few days ago, they just told me "BMW Australia doesn't like to be pushed". I will be sending off an email to BMW Australia after this post.

damn, that's no good, when was your car build? I thought they had changed their seat supplier since the issue was found.

But yeah definitely push BMW Australia for a resolution

adge7 · 08-26-2013, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kashfc

I had found rust under both my drivers seat and passenger seat and was wondering if anyone else in Aus has taken it back to the dealer?

I told my SA about the issue and they have said that this is a new issue for them and they have asked BMW Australia about the issue. I know for sure this is a global issue, as I had the same issue with my F30 in Malaysia, and with them, they replaced it immediately.

It has been two weeks now with no reply and when I asked them for a reply a few days ago, they just told me "BMW Australia doesn't like to be pushed". I will be sending off an email to BMW Australia after this post.

I reported mine to my dealer when my car was in for the steering column and rack replacement, and the seat bases were replaced. They also replaced the metal join between the seat base and the seat back as this was rusted too. There was no hassle, they just did it.

Kagawa26 · 08-26-2013, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by adge7

I reported mine to my dealer when my car was in for the steering column and rack replacement, and the seat bases were replaced. They also replaced the metal join between the seat base and the seat back as this was rusted too. There was no hassle, they just did it.

how do you guys get a clear picture down there? just stick a camera under the seat and take a shot?

kashfc · 08-26-2013, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kagawa26

how do you guys get a clear picture down there? just stick a camera under the seat and take a shot?

I just used a torch to shine and camera phone to snap.

kashfc · 08-26-2013, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kagawa26

damn, that's no good, when was your car build? I thought they had changed their seat supplier since the issue was found.

But yeah definitely push BMW Australia for a resolution

2012 June build

kashfc · 08-26-2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by adge7

I reported mine to my dealer when my car was in for the steering column and rack replacement, and the seat bases were replaced. They also replaced the metal join between the seat base and the seat back as this was rusted too. There was no hassle, they just did it.

Guess I need a new dealer. Hopefully they reply me soon.

adge7 · 08-26-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kashfc

Quote:

Originally Posted by adge7

I reported mine to my dealer when my car was in for the steering column and rack replacement, and the seat bases were replaced. They also replaced the metal join between the seat base and the seat back as this was rusted too. There was no hassle, they just did it.

Guess I need a new dealer. Hopefully they reply me soon.

Best of luck

jctg · 08-26-2013, 07:13 PM

I refuse to duck my head and inspect for rust under my seats.

It would bother the crap out of me if I know there is rust and I will have to ask the dealer to fix it and when they do they would most likely scratch the car when they take the seats out and put them back in.

Better to leave things as they are. What I don't know won't hurt me.

cartaa100 · 08-26-2013, 07:15 PM

just looks like some surface rust, i wouldn't worry.

Nice car

David328M-Sport · 08-26-2013, 08:30 PM

It's been pretty much a worldwide issue with the seat manufacturer, Lear Corporation. Some dealers have polished the rust off and others have changed seat bases.

therudies86 · 08-27-2013, 05:40 AM

Have a look at: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showth...highlight=rust

bcoz · 08-27-2013, 09:36 PM

There's also the original Oz rust thread (moved to the general forum)...

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726583

08-26-2013, 05:59 AM	#1
kashfc New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F30 328i Mineral Grey Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Rusting under the driver and passenger seats. I had found rust under both my drivers seat and passenger seat and was wondering if anyone else in Aus has taken it back to the dealer? I told my SA about the issue and they have said that this is a new issue for them and they have asked BMW Australia about the issue. I know for sure this is a global issue, as I had the same issue with my F30 in Malaysia, and with them, they replaced it immediately. It has been two weeks now with no reply and when I asked them for a reply a few days ago, they just told me "BMW Australia doesn't like to be pushed". I will be sending off an email to BMW Australia after this post.
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jctg Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 238 Posts Drives: F30 328i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I refuse to duck my head and inspect for rust under my seats. It would bother the crap out of me if I know there is rust and I will have to ask the dealer to fix it and when they do they would most likely scratch the car when they take the seats out and put them back in. Better to leave things as they are. What I don't know won't hurt me. __________________ Current: 2012 July Build 328i Sport Line, Black Sapphire Metallic, Dakota Coral Red Leather, Bi-Xenons, Sunroof, Reversing Camera, Heated Front Seat, Variable Sport Steering, Bilstein B14
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cartaa100 Captain 36 Rep 842 Posts Drives: 335i, 640i, X6M50d, X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	just looks like some surface rust, i wouldn't worry. Nice car
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	It's been pretty much a worldwide issue with the seat manufacturer, Lear Corporation. Some dealers have polished the rust off and others have changed seat bases. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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therudies86 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 320d Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Have a look at: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showth...highlight=rust
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bcoz spectator 81 Rep 507 Posts Drives: 330d Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	There's also the original Oz rust thread (moved to the general forum)... http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726583
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