Interior Peeling!?

Mejia BMW Tribe · 12-31-2007, 05:47 PM

I have noticed on both my 3 series and our X5 that the interior is peeling off!?

On the 3 series the drivers side door panel has that little change holder. I noticed that the black stuff started peeling in the inside of that change holder and now its the black plastic that shows..

On the X5 (its brand new!) i noticed it peeling on the steering wheel where the buttons are to control the music and phone feature.

Any one else had this problem on the interior of the car? A buddy of mine said it happend to his girl friends audi as well and they took it to the dealer and they fixed it for her free of charge. My brother has the same problem with his audi. I am going to try to take it to the dealer and see if they will fix it.. but I was wondering if anyone else had this problem? The X5 has not even had its first car wash so I dont think its due to any type of cleaning materials being used on it.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 12-31-2007, 05:49 PM

I definitely had that problem on my 325i. Looks so cheap. I was very disppointed.

L~R~G nor cal · 12-31-2007, 05:50 PM

I have it too! We need to find out if BMW will cover it!!

DFW_M · 12-31-2007, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mejia BMW Tribe

I have noticed on both my 3 series and our X5 that the interior is peeling off!?

On the 3 series the drivers side door panel has that little change holder. I noticed that the black stuff started peeling in the inside of that change holder and now its the black plastic that shows..

On the X5 (its brand new!) i noticed it peeling on the steering wheel where the buttons are to control the music and phone feature.

Any one else had this problem on the interior of the car? A buddy of mine said it happend to his girl friends audi as well and they took it to the dealer and they fixed it for her free of charge. My brother has the same problem with his audi. I am going to try to take it to the dealer and see if they will fix it.. but I was wondering if anyone else had this problem? The X5 has not even had its first car wash so I dont think its due to any type of cleaning materials being used on it.

Oh yes...once you scratch it, it all peels off...
But it should be replaced by BMW warranty. I had the same issue with VW, but never fixed by their warranty...
I am waiting for the next oil change (May) to take it in and have them fix the rattles/bussing, peeling, steering column squeeking...all at once instead of going to the dealer every month...

Mejia BMW Tribe · 12-31-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

I definitely had that problem on my 325i. Looks so cheap. I was very disppointed.

ya I know.. to top it off I have to hear it from the wife why we bought a bmw and the interior peels off? No bueno for me.. when trying to explain to her the good things about BMW.. well i get just a

look.

1clean335i · 12-31-2007, 06:37 PM

its covered under warranty. been discussed several times.

HiYo2o · 12-31-2007, 08:00 PM

It happened to me as well, but BMW covered it under my warranty.

eightfaze · 12-31-2007, 08:57 PM

Just got my door pull replaced for peeling 'bout three weeks ago while getting my first oil change. Yes it was covered under warranty.

Russell Mania · 01-02-2008, 02:41 PM

noticed it too.. really make me feel that the car is cheap.. not covered under warranty for me..

majin ssj eric · 01-02-2008, 03:49 PM

I have never seen a used BMW that didn't have this problem. Don't know why they don't rethink the materials they use on the interior.....

wantmye90 · 01-02-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mejia BMW Tribe

I have noticed on both my 3 series and our X5 that the interior is peeling off!?

On the 3 series the drivers side door panel has that little change holder. I noticed that the black stuff started peeling in the inside of that change holder and now its the black plastic that shows..

On the X5 (its brand new!) i noticed it peeling on the steering wheel where the buttons are to control the music and phone feature.

Any one else had this problem on the interior of the car? A buddy of mine said it happend to his girl friends audi as well and they took it to the dealer and they fixed it for her free of charge. My brother has the same problem with his audi. I am going to try to take it to the dealer and see if they will fix it.. but I was wondering if anyone else had this problem? The X5 has not even had its first car wash so I dont think its due to any type of cleaning materials being used on it.

There's even a TSB out on it. BMW says it's caused by certain hand creams or suntan lotion. Click on this link:

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B511806g.htm

wuufer001 · 01-02-2008, 06:54 PM

i have that problem too, gonna get it changed next time in for service.

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Originally Posted by Russell Mania

noticed it too.. really make me feel that the car is cheap.. not covered under warranty for me..

why isn't yours covered under warranty?

Pretender · 01-03-2008, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mejia BMW Tribe

I have noticed on both my 3 series and our X5 that the interior is peeling off!?

On the 3 series the drivers side door panel has that little change holder. I noticed that the black stuff started peeling in the inside of that change holder and now its the black plastic that shows..

On the X5 (its brand new!) i noticed it peeling on the steering wheel where the buttons are to control the music and phone feature.

Any one else had this problem on the interior of the car? A buddy of mine said it happend to his girl friends audi as well and they took it to the dealer and they fixed it for her free of charge. My brother has the same problem with his audi. I am going to try to take it to the dealer and see if they will fix it.. but I was wondering if anyone else had this problem? The X5 has not even had its first car wash so I dont think its due to any type of cleaning materials being used on it.

Yes, it happened to me a few times. Dealer replaced a driver side door panel at 6 months old and other 2 passeger door handles later too. After 2 years, the driver door panel start peeling off again. My car is at 46kmiles now, and I'll have the dealer change it again before the warranty expires. It only happens to gray/beige interiors.

DFW_M · 01-03-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pretender

Yes, it happened to me a few times. Dealer replaced a driver side door panel at 6 months old and other 2 passeger door handles later too. After 2 years, the driver door panel start peeling off again. My car is at 46kmiles now, and I'll have the dealer change it again before the warranty expires. It only happens to gray/beige interiors.

I have black interior and is happening to me...
In my case I scratched it accidentally and it is peeling from there...

335i4u2nv · 01-03-2008, 07:55 AM

should be covered! screw that ill claim serious defect and b!tch to get it replaced

thekurgan · 01-03-2008, 12:12 PM

I've read that the plastics are oil and acid sensitive so I've been cleaning any of the exposed plastics with a Ph neutral cleaner, like the meguiars leather cleaner, then using only water-based protectant, like the Pinnacle plastic protectant. So far, the plastic materials look great. YMMV depending on your skin/oil specifics and how often the plastic is cleaned, nothing worse for plastic/vinyl or leather than grinding dust/dirt.

addy85 · 01-03-2008, 12:42 PM

anyone have pics so I can see what this peeling problem actually looks like?

flyinb501 · 01-03-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantmye90

There's even a TSB out on it. BMW says it's caused by certain hand creams or suntan lotion. Click on this link:

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B511806g.htm

When I bought my Audi there were a couple small spots that were starting to peel, but since i have owned the car (2 years, 30k miles) it hasn't gotten any worse. So I agree it must have something to do with the person (lotion, handcream, cleaners, etc.)

L~R~G nor cal · 01-03-2008, 02:56 PM

My 2005 Range Rover had it as well. I sold it so I dont know if they would have covered it. But they better cover it on my e90.

s4iscool · 01-03-2008, 03:24 PM

its a problem on most bmws. my e90 and now e60 both have it. dealer will fix it. crappy soft plastic quality.

Kiemyster · 01-03-2008, 03:43 PM

it happens reguadless of the interior color. is there like a protective spray which we can apply that guards/sheilds the plastic? kind of like a hard laminate thing? i dont know... but im sure such thing must exist.... right?

BM2006i · 01-03-2008, 03:55 PM

I have the same problem too but it's on steering wheel. NOT on the airbag or wheel but on the side below where all the buttons are.

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Mejia BMW Tribe We're a BMW Family 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E90 06' 325i & E70 07' X5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sunny So. Cal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Interior Peeling!? I have noticed on both my 3 series and our X5 that the interior is peeling off!? On the 3 series the drivers side door panel has that little change holder. I noticed that the black stuff started peeling in the inside of that change holder and now its the black plastic that shows.. On the X5 (its brand new!) i noticed it peeling on the steering wheel where the buttons are to control the music and phone feature. Any one else had this problem on the interior of the car? A buddy of mine said it happend to his girl friends audi as well and they took it to the dealer and they fixed it for her free of charge. My brother has the same problem with his audi. I am going to try to take it to the dealer and see if they will fix it.. but I was wondering if anyone else had this problem? The X5 has not even had its first car wash so I dont think its due to any type of cleaning materials being used on it. __________________ In The Garage: E90 06' 325i E70 07' X5 2001 Yamaha R1
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eightfaze Enlisted Member 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 SG 325i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Just got my door pull replaced for peeling 'bout three weeks ago while getting my first oil change. Yes it was covered under warranty.
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335i4u2nv Colonel 66 Rep 2,765 Posts Drives: 335i e9O sL0w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: im right behind u iTrader: (0)	should be covered! screw that ill claim serious defect and b!tch to get it replaced
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s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	its a problem on most bmws. my e90 and now e60 both have it. dealer will fix it. crappy soft plastic quality.
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