Rear seat leather wrinkly

rmorin1249 · 02-23-2019, 11:25 AM

Mine look just like yours as far as rear seat wrinkles. Coffee Vernasca MSport Multi Contours. Build date: 7 Feb '19

Fuzzy Master · 02-23-2019, 09:17 PM

So just to throw more fuel onto the fire, especially for those wondering if the rear seat wrinkle is intentional, here is a snap shot from an early reveal video dated Jun 8, 2018.

The seats clearly do not have any wrinkles!

2019 BMW X5 - FULL REVIEW!!

bigrobb2 · 02-23-2019, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuzzy Master

So just to throw more fuel onto the fire, especially for those wondering if the rear seat wrinkle is intentional, here is a snap shot from an early reveal video dated Jun 8, 2018.

The seats clearly do not have any wrinkles!

2019 BMW X5 - FULL REVIEW!!

That Doesn't count it's a retouched photo. So much so it docent even look real. Possibly it isn't real.
The latest production seats are only wrinkled in certain areas which looks intentional. Even it was originally designed without wrinkles, then they made a change later, that still makes it intentional.

Fuzzy Master · 02-23-2019, 09:31 PM

I did not retouch it. Its a screen cap from the video of an actual X5. Watch the video....take a look starting at 9:46, you can see the back seats being folded down and no wrinkles.

Bimar · 02-23-2019, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuzzy Master

So just to throw more fuel onto the fire, especially for those wondering if the rear seat wrinkle is intentional, here is a snap shot from an early reveal video dated Jun 8, 2018.

The seats clearly do not have any wrinkles!

2019 BMW X5 - FULL REVIEW!!

Remember this creepy video, maybe those seats were made by the previous manufacturer

thomas_Rp · 02-24-2019, 12:10 AM

I think most of the folks here love their BMW rides. We purchase them for several great reasons.

At the same time, I don't think we all should compromise on the quality. Let your voice be heard by writing to the CEO or reaching out to BMWNA.

Bernhard Kuhnt
CEO of BMW North America
300 Chestnut Ridge Road
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677-7731
Bernhard.Kuhnt@bmwna.com

Thanks!

GeeRam · 02-25-2019, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by X4guy

Remember this creepy video, maybe those seats were made by the previous manufacturer

Yep, I'd lay odds on all the early pre-production G05 stuff being made by Lear.

Beefcake · 02-25-2019, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas_Rp

I think most of the folks here love their BMW rides. We purchase them for several great reasons.

At the same time, I don't think we all should compromise on the quality. Let your voice be heard by writing to the CEO or reaching out to BMWNA.

Bernhard Kuhnt
CEO of BMW North America
300 Chestnut Ridge Road
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677-7731
Bernhard.Kuhnt@bmwna.com

Thanks!

This is indeed the best way.

make it clear to BMW Mgt that this is unacceptable for that price.

bigrobb2 · 02-25-2019, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuzzy Master

So just to throw more fuel onto the fire, especially for those wondering if the rear seat wrinkle is intentional, here is a snap shot from an early reveal video dated Jun 8, 2018.

The seats clearly do not have any wrinkles!

2019 BMW X5 - FULL REVIEW!!

I meant they retouch those photos just like BigMacs in adverts . Preproduction models are just that. They can always change the design of something before or even during production. I agree some of those earlier seats were trash, but looks like the current seats were sorted out. The wrinkles are very specific now and extend out from a certain area in the seat pattern. Out of thousands of X5s you think all of them were mistakes?

Mark609 · 02-25-2019, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas_Rp

I think most of the folks here love their BMW rides. We purchase them for several great reasons.

At the same time, I don't think we all should compromise on the quality. Let your voice be heard by writing to the CEO or reaching out to BMWNA.

Bernhard Kuhnt
CEO of BMW North America
300 Chestnut Ridge Road
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677-7731
Bernhard.Kuhnt@bmwna.com

Thanks!

We picked ours up last Thursday. Our CA mentioned that BMW has heard it loud and clear about the seats. I'm still not real comfortable with how ours look. Have been watching many a video showing the use of water/steam and/or heat only for decreasing creases and wrinkles in leather.

Seems to me all they would have to do is pull the leather down lengthwise to pull out those puffies and then sew.

mattsrs · 02-25-2019, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark609

We picked ours up last Thursday. Our CA mentioned that BMW has heard it loud and clear about the seats. I'm still not real comfortable with how ours look. Have been watching many a video showing the use of water/steam and/or heat only for decreasing creases and wrinkles in leather.

Seems to me all they would have to do is pull the leather down lengthwise to pull out those puffies and then sew.

Yours is one of the best ones compared to other photos people posted. When did you take delivery? I wonder if the situation has been improved in recent builds.

Mark609 · 02-25-2019, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mattsrs

Yours is one of the best ones compared to other photos people posted. When did you take delivery? I wonder if the situation has been improved in recent builds.

Last Thursday. Talked to an auto interior upholstery tech today about steam/heat and she was firm in her reply - "leave it alone." Will send her pix when she gets back from vacation next week and update here.

mnx5er · 02-25-2019, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas_Rp

I think most of the folks here love their BMW rides. We purchase them for several great reasons.

At the same time, I don't think we all should compromise on the quality. Let your voice be heard by writing to the CEO or reaching out to BMWNA.

Bernhard Kuhnt
CEO of BMW North America
300 Chestnut Ridge Road
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677-7731
Bernhard.Kuhnt@bmwna.com

Thanks!

I’ve emailed him once before. Not even a reply. Totally ignored. I recommend a certified letter.

thomas_Rp · 02-27-2019, 08:00 PM

My friend got a response from BMWNA. He was told that the wrinkly look are by design. They are meant to give a more comfort appearance as opposed to the stretched look.

don't shoot the messenger.

flyinglarry · 02-27-2019, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by thomas_Rp

My friend got a response from BMWNA. He was told that the wrinkly look are by design. They are meant to give a more comfort appearance as opposed to the stretched look.

don't shoot the messenger.

any screenshot？

bigrobb2 · 02-27-2019, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas_Rp

My friend got a response from BMWNA. He was told that the wrinkly look are by design. They are meant to give a more comfort appearance as opposed to the stretched look.

don't shoot the messenger.

Thanks for the update. I think it’s obviously by current design.

magbarn · 02-27-2019, 08:39 PM

Mine are pretty wrinkly. Week 6 build date.

thomas_Rp · 02-27-2019, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinglarry

any screenshot？

BMWNA always responds with a phone call. Never anything in writing as far as I have seen. Can anyone else attest to this?

jimv03 · 02-27-2019, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by magbarn

Mine are pretty wrinkly. Week 6 build date.

Must be really comfortable! 😂😂

mattsrs · 02-27-2019, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas_Rp

BMWNA always responds with a phone call. Never anything in writing as far as I have seen. Can anyone else attest to this?

I remember someone in this thread posted their Twitter response saying the same thing

thomas_Rp · 02-27-2019, 09:52 PM

These seats are not wrinkly. they must not be comfortable then

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=WnBydgxY9vQ

Mark609 · 02-28-2019, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by thomas_Rp

These seats are not wrinkly. they must not be comfortable then

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=WnBydgxY9vQ

This really does suck. Has to be dependent on what country built the car.

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Fuzzy Master First Lieutenant 257 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X5 M50i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Richmond Hill iTrader: (0)	So just to throw more fuel onto the fire, especially for those wondering if the rear seat wrinkle is intentional, here is a snap shot from an early reveal video dated Jun 8, 2018. The seats clearly do not have any wrinkles! 2019 BMW X5 - FULL REVIEW!! Attached Images
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