Rust in F30 Seats Problem Goes Global (& Viral) - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

F30AM · 01-01-2013, 06:42 PM

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?

And then to add insult to injury: shoddy leather workmanship.

Tra08R · 01-02-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

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?

And then to add insult to injury: shoddy leather workmanship.

And i thought I was being picky... the leather workmanship is the worst i've ever seen in any generation of BMW i've owned, sat in or seen Sport seats or non sport seats

dcg71 · 01-02-2013, 06:04 AM

My leather is fine.

Tra08R · 01-02-2013, 06:17 AM

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My leather is fine.

You want a medal?

J1n · 01-02-2013, 06:48 AM

We talking about the stretching of the seats?? Ya i thinks not great.. the F10 seats look fine

David328M-Sport · 01-02-2013, 07:57 AM

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You want a medal?

Oooh, yes please. My car's leather is good as well.

Tra08R · 01-02-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by David328M-Sport

Oooh, yes please. My car's leather is good as well.

None for you my friend, ur car has other problems/safety related issues...

dcg71 · 01-02-2013, 02:59 PM

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My leather is fine.

You want a medal?

Yeah you better give me one. I've got no rust under the seat either, pristine.

I think half the forum has mild OCD.

J1n · 01-02-2013, 10:18 PM

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Yeah you better give me one. I've got no rust under the seat either, pristine.

I think half the forum has mild OCD.

01-01-2013, 06:42 PM	#23
F30AM Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,500 iTrader: (0)	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? And then to add insult to injury: shoddy leather workmanship. __________________ SUPERMAN F30 EBII 330d M-Sport/Red Hippo Hide Heated Chairs/18"/Aluminium Hex+Black Trim/Smart Door Mirrors/Cunning Xenons/Clever Suspenders/Electric Back Help/DAB/HK/New Pro Media/Extra Coded Immobiliser/Ciggy Pack/Booty Net/5 Year Service Pack A TRULY WONDERFUL CAR

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01-02-2013, 06:48 AM	#27
J1n Major Drives: F30 328 MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,276 iTrader: (0)	We talking about the stretching of the seats?? Ya i thinks not great.. the F10 seats look fine