Steering wheel is peeling

james33 · 08-30-2010, 01:51 PM

Just noticed on my 2008 with under 30K miles my steering wheel is starting to peel next to the volume control buttons. The finish is flaking off. I have never picked at it or had this problem on my 330 with over 60K miles on it. My 135 is still under warranty and I plan on having it looked at (and hopefully replaced) when I go in for my next service.

Anyone else have this issue? If so, did you get it covered under warranty?

john08135i · 08-30-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by james33

Just noticed on my 2008 with under 30K miles my steering wheel is starting to peel next to the volume control buttons. The finish is flaking off. I have never picked at it or had this problem on my 330 with over 60K miles on it. My 135 is still under warranty and I plan on having it looked at (and hopefully replaced) when I go in for my next service.

Anyone else have this issue? If so, did you get it covered under warranty?

yes mine was doing that also.. so i traded the car in.

Critical Mass · 08-30-2010, 03:36 PM

I had this problem show up on both my 135 and on my X5 just recently. Warranty did cover it. Service tech told me it is common especially on the X5 and as a result had X5 covers in stock. Dealership did have to order covers in for the M wheel on the 135. You should be fully covered on this one.

BrokenVert · 08-30-2010, 03:55 PM

I've had two steering wheels replaced because of this issue...haha

james33 · 08-30-2010, 04:13 PM

Sweet - that's good that it's covered, bad that it's happened to so many.

gnat · 08-30-2010, 08:44 PM

Happened to my wife's e90. Also happened on similar surfaces on the door grab handles. Dealer replaced all the parts under warranty.

nordique14 · 08-31-2010, 12:17 AM

happening to me too. I will live with it for now and get it taken care just before the warranty is over.

Itanius · 08-31-2010, 10:34 AM

Hmm, the same thing is happening on my cover. I thought about just wrapping it in CF (Di-Noc or cloth).

Frustration · 09-09-2010, 02:19 PM

same here on several parts of the X3 and 335...

They first said it was wear item, then covered both vehicles...

young1er · 09-09-2010, 03:58 PM

Had mine replaced today with absolutely no problems or questions and I have almost 45k miles on my car. I had this and other threads printed out and ready to go, but didn't need them at all

bily · 09-14-2010, 02:35 PM

My 2008 is peeling on one side and bubbling on the other. When I broght it in, and my SA called he said they evaluate on a case by case basis and that mine was not covered, but that he would talk to the guy to understand why and push for the replacement. I told him to either peel the rest off or replace it. I am waiting for a call back. Rediculous. They know it's an issue, yet they don't own up to it. I had an E90 for 3 years and did not have this problem.

bily · 09-14-2010, 07:42 PM

Well my SA called after he looked at it and they are replacing it.

EINSER M · 09-20-2010, 12:04 AM

this is what it looks like
should go in this week to get it replaced as well

james33 · 09-20-2010, 06:41 AM

Looks like mine but a lot worse. Absolutely get it replaced.

MadMan77 · 09-20-2010, 09:47 AM

My God... what are you doing? Gnawing on your steering wheel when you get bored?

BrokenVert · 09-20-2010, 10:21 AM

It looks way worse than mine when I got them replaced. That's warranty worthy for true

EINSER M · 09-20-2010, 10:32 AM

ha ha i thought it gave the steeering wheel character. SA said bmw was difficult replacing trim pieces i might meet resistance on this?

akak1997 · 09-20-2010, 11:25 AM

same here, I think I might switch the cover to cf or wrap it with cf fabric.

Guildenstern · 09-20-2010, 04:39 PM

I had problems like this with the same material on my Golf. So far 2 years on no problems in my one. From what I was looking at, I'm wondering if what you use to clean the interior is causing this stuff to peel. In my golf I used various Armorall like sprays, In the BMW I only use the Interior cleaner from the parts department. So far the plastics seem to be in great shape, where as by now my golf was peeling.

What are the folks having trouble using to clean their interiors?

EINSER M · 09-20-2010, 06:16 PM

all done. they had the part in stock. thank you to STRALEY, Jim | SAVAGE BMW Service Manager.

james33 · 09-20-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Guildenstern

I had problems like this with the same material on my Golf. So far 2 years on no problems in my one. From what I was looking at, I'm wondering if what you use to clean the interior is causing this stuff to peel. In my golf I used various Armorall like sprays, In the BMW I only use the Interior cleaner from the parts department. So far the plastics seem to be in great shape, where as by now my golf was peeling.

What are the folks having trouble using to clean their interiors?

I haven't used anything on that part of the steering wheel. I'll get it replaced when I go in for the 30K service.

08-30-2010, 01:51 PM	#1
james33 Private First Class 35 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2011 Lotus Evora Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	Steering wheel is peeling - anyone else? Just noticed on my 2008 with under 30K miles my steering wheel is starting to peel next to the volume control buttons. The finish is flaking off. I have never picked at it or had this problem on my 330 with over 60K miles on it. My 135 is still under warranty and I plan on having it looked at (and hopefully replaced) when I go in for my next service. Anyone else have this issue? If so, did you get it covered under warranty?
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08-30-2010, 03:36 PM	#3
Critical Mass Enlisted Member 37 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2012 Jerez Black M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Aurora, Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 BMW X5 50i [0.00]	I had this problem show up on both my 135 and on my X5 just recently. Warranty did cover it. Service tech told me it is common especially on the X5 and as a result had X5 covers in stock. Dealership did have to order covers in for the M wheel on the 135. You should be fully covered on this one.
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08-30-2010, 03:55 PM	#4
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	I've had two steering wheels replaced because of this issue...haha __________________
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08-30-2010, 04:13 PM	#5
james33 Private First Class 35 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2011 Lotus Evora Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	Sweet - that's good that it's covered, bad that it's happened to so many.
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08-30-2010, 08:44 PM	#6
gnat Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 246 Posts Drives: Wishing for an e30iX Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	Happened to my wife's e90. Also happened on similar surfaces on the door grab handles. Dealer replaced all the parts under warranty.
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08-31-2010, 12:17 AM	#7
nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	happening to me too. I will live with it for now and get it taken care just before the warranty is over.
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08-31-2010, 10:34 AM	#8
Itanius Lieutenant 8 Rep 567 Posts Drives: Silver Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: OR iTrader: (4)	Hmm, the same thing is happening on my cover. I thought about just wrapping it in CF (Di-Noc or cloth). __________________ 2008 AW 135i (sold)
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Frustration enter macho title here... 12 Rep 150 Posts Drives: X3 / 335cp / 135 vert-135vert2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	same here on several parts of the X3 and 335... They first said it was wear item, then covered both vehicles...
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09-09-2010, 03:58 PM	#10
young1er 1st Class 13 Rep 199 Posts Drives: '08 128i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leiper's Fork, TN iTrader: (0)	Had mine replaced today with absolutely no problems or questions and I have almost 45k miles on my car. I had this and other threads printed out and ready to go, but didn't need them at all __________________ 2008 128i Montego/Terra 6MT, Sport, Xenon, CA
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09-14-2010, 02:35 PM	#11
bily Lieutenant 84 Rep 540 Posts Drives: 22 G05, 22 G26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 i4 [0.00] 2022 BMW X5 [0.00] 2015 BMW 428 Cabriolet [0.00]	My 2008 is peeling on one side and bubbling on the other. When I broght it in, and my SA called he said they evaluate on a case by case basis and that mine was not covered, but that he would talk to the guy to understand why and push for the replacement. I told him to either peel the rest off or replace it. I am waiting for a call back. Rediculous. They know it's an issue, yet they don't own up to it. I had an E90 for 3 years and did not have this problem.
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09-14-2010, 07:42 PM	#12
bily Lieutenant 84 Rep 540 Posts Drives: 22 G05, 22 G26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 i4 [0.00] 2022 BMW X5 [0.00] 2015 BMW 428 Cabriolet [0.00]	Well my SA called after he looked at it and they are replacing it.
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09-20-2010, 12:04 AM	#13
EINSER M Major General 377 Rep 5,730 Posts Drives: BMW i3 rex Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (44) Garage List 2018 I01 i3s \| CURRENT [0.00] 2018 G01 X3 \| CURRENT [0.00] 2017 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F48 X1 \| SOLD ... [0.00] 2016 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F22 M240 \| SOLD [8.00] 2016 F25 X3 diesel ... [0.00] 2006 E60 550 \| SOLD [6.00] 2011 E90 335 \| SOLD [8.66] 2012 E82 135 \| SOLD [5.50] 2011 E82 1M \| SOLD [7.94] 2007 E85 Z4M\| SOLD [4.50] 2003 E53 X5 4.6is S ... [9.00] 2008 E92 328 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E82 135 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E90 335 \| SOLD [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 \| SOLD [7.50] 2006 E90 330 \| SOLD [10.00] 2003 E46 330ZHP \| SOLD [0.00]	this is what it looks like should go in this week to get it replaced as well
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09-20-2010, 06:41 AM	#14
james33 Private First Class 35 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2011 Lotus Evora Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	Looks like mine but a lot worse. Absolutely get it replaced.
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09-20-2010, 09:47 AM	#15
MadMan77 ↓↓↓ Ex-Con ↓↓↓ 34 Rep 1,874 Posts Drives: Jet Black '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yigo iTrader: (1)	My God... what are you doing? Gnawing on your steering wheel when you get bored? __________________
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09-20-2010, 10:21 AM	#16
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	It looks way worse than mine when I got them replaced. That's warranty worthy for true __________________
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09-20-2010, 10:32 AM	#17
EINSER M Major General 377 Rep 5,730 Posts Drives: BMW i3 rex Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (44) Garage List 2018 I01 i3s \| CURRENT [0.00] 2018 G01 X3 \| CURRENT [0.00] 2017 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F48 X1 \| SOLD ... [0.00] 2016 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F22 M240 \| SOLD [8.00] 2016 F25 X3 diesel ... [0.00] 2006 E60 550 \| SOLD [6.00] 2011 E90 335 \| SOLD [8.66] 2012 E82 135 \| SOLD [5.50] 2011 E82 1M \| SOLD [7.94] 2007 E85 Z4M\| SOLD [4.50] 2003 E53 X5 4.6is S ... [9.00] 2008 E92 328 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E82 135 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E90 335 \| SOLD [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 \| SOLD [7.50] 2006 E90 330 \| SOLD [10.00] 2003 E46 330ZHP \| SOLD [0.00]	ha ha i thought it gave the steeering wheel character. SA said bmw was difficult replacing trim pieces i might meet resistance on this?
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09-20-2010, 11:25 AM	#18
akak1997 Major 64 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	same here, I think I might switch the cover to cf or wrap it with cf fabric.
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09-20-2010, 04:39 PM	#19
Guildenstern or Rosencrantz 11 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 128i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i Coupe [0.00]	I had problems like this with the same material on my Golf. So far 2 years on no problems in my one. From what I was looking at, I'm wondering if what you use to clean the interior is causing this stuff to peel. In my golf I used various Armorall like sprays, In the BMW I only use the Interior cleaner from the parts department. So far the plastics seem to be in great shape, where as by now my golf was peeling. What are the folks having trouble using to clean their interiors?
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09-20-2010, 06:16 PM	#20
EINSER M Major General 377 Rep 5,730 Posts Drives: BMW i3 rex Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (44) Garage List 2018 I01 i3s \| CURRENT [0.00] 2018 G01 X3 \| CURRENT [0.00] 2017 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F48 X1 \| SOLD ... [0.00] 2016 I01 i3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2017 F22 M240 \| SOLD [8.00] 2016 F25 X3 diesel ... [0.00] 2006 E60 550 \| SOLD [6.00] 2011 E90 335 \| SOLD [8.66] 2012 E82 135 \| SOLD [5.50] 2011 E82 1M \| SOLD [7.94] 2007 E85 Z4M\| SOLD [4.50] 2003 E53 X5 4.6is S ... [9.00] 2008 E92 328 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E82 135 \| SOLD [0.00] 2008 E90 335 \| SOLD [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 \| SOLD [7.50] 2006 E90 330 \| SOLD [10.00] 2003 E46 330ZHP \| SOLD [0.00]	all done. they had the part in stock. thank you to STRALEY, Jim \| SAVAGE BMW Service Manager.
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