Cracked leather seat on the side

[blackoutF15]

I watched a YouTube video of some common issue with the f15 model, one of which is the side of leather seats can crack. I then went to check my car, sure enough it is cracked on driver side. I wonder if it's under warranty that I still have on the car. Anyone has experience of this? Thanks.

[RED_Y_]

Known issue:
https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1463069
Should be covered by warranty.

[blackoutF15]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Known issue:
https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1463069
Should be covered by warranty.

Thank you

[Mikegfx4]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Known issue:
https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1463069
Should be covered by warranty.

Which warranty and how long does this last?

[RED_Y_]

Originally Posted by Mikegfx4

Which warranty and how long does this last?

Factory warranty, 48 months or 50,000 miles one.

[M302_imola]

Danit, I'm well over 50K miles

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Danit, I'm well over 50K miles

A decent upholstery shop can probably fix it easily. I believe if you get the seat cover replaced now, the vinyl on the side is replaced with Dakota leather so it doesn't crack as easily. From what I know only the Dakota leather with the vinyl side were prone to crack completely.

Mine is Merino and it has deep creases but isn't cracked.

[blackoutF15]

Originally Posted by FCX5

A decent upholstery shop can probably fix it easily. I believe if you get the seat cover replaced now, the vinyl on the side is replaced with Dakota leather so it doesn't crack as easily. From what I know only the Dakota leather with the vinyl side were prone to crack completely.

Mine is Merino and it has deep creases but isn't cracked.

I called my dealer, they ordered the cover, will be going to install next week. Confirmed it's covered under factory warranty

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by FCX5

A decent upholstery shop can probably fix it easily. I believe if you get the seat cover replaced now, the vinyl on the side is replaced with Dakota leather so it doesn't crack as easily. From what I know only the Dakota leather with the vinyl side were prone to crack completely.

Mine is Merino and it has deep creases but isn't cracked.

I might check into it, thanks. It's obviously from use as the passenger side seat is in fine condition.

[cbarden]

Have the same problem. I will go to the dealer next week.

[Slickrick2]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Danit, I'm well over 50K miles

This goes for anything else that could be wrong or go wrong with the car. It's 4 years from date of in service or 50,000 miles, which ever comes first unless you purchased an extended warranty or you have CPO.

[quandary]

I had the same issue. They fixed it under warranty and made it sound like it was done as goodwill.