Seat leather issue

cygnusecks · 01-13-2019, 06:40 PM

FYI this happened a few days ago.. took it to dealer and they tried to re-fasten it but it "kept popping off." Had to order new parts (dunno what parts) from Germany so it's a two week wait. Not a major issue but clearly some design flaw. This is Canberra Beige Vernasca.

MystroX5 · 01-13-2019, 06:54 PM

Are they luxury seats? It looks like a simple plastic clip. This is how most seating covers are attached. They fold alll the way over and the long plastic clip attaches to the seat frame.

cygnusecks · 01-13-2019, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

Are they luxury seats? It looks like a simple plastic clip. This is how most seating covers are attached.

If by luxury you mean the massaging ones then no. They are multi-contour and they are in fact BMW seats

MystroX5 · 01-13-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cygnusecks

If by luxury you mean the massaging ones then no. They are multi-contour and they are in fact BMW seats

Reason I ask is because of how the front attaches can be different. I was gonna check how mine attach. I have attached covers on other vehicle seats with the same attachment system and it can be tricky to get that plastic clip in the correct locking channel it sits in. BMW may even use a additional clamp.

cygnusecks · 01-13-2019, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

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Originally Posted by cygnusecks

If by luxury you mean the massaging ones then no. They are multi-contour and they are in fact BMW seats

Reason I ask is because of how the front attaches can be different. I was gonna check how mine attach. I have attached covers on other vehicle seats with the same attachment system and it can be tricky to get that plastic clip in the correct locking channel it sits in. BMW may even use a additional clamp.

Yeah I was thinking it might just be assembly error but then I would have expected my local dealer service dept to be able to re attach in a few minutes.

Also when I reach down and feel around there is some weird white substance that looks like white lithium grease. I thought it was adhesive but it's it sticky at all.

MystroX5 · 01-13-2019, 07:37 PM

I just went out and checked mine in the garage. Mine are Merino massaging seats so I don’t know how different they are but there is absolutely no room where that clip slides up into the front of the seat. I believe the massage motor is why there is no room. Regardless, I would never be able to reattach mine if I had to and I think there is a additional clamp. I suspect you may be missing that additional clamp. White stuff is grease that sits on the adjustment rails.

turboawd · 01-14-2019, 05:07 AM

From Germany?
I thought bmw has a new seat factory next to their production factory in South Carolina.

cygnusecks · 01-14-2019, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by turboawd

From Germany?
I thought bmw has a new seat factory next to their production factory in South Carolina.

Good point! I'll follow up on this post when whatever they ordered comes in. "Germany" in this case might just be a code word for "I don't know where stuff is made I just click the buttons on the computer"

BobsM3Coupe · 01-14-2019, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by turboawd

From Germany?
I thought bmw has a new seat factory next to their production factory in South Carolina.

BMW doesn't own the seat factory, though MAGA, like LEAR, did locate their seat assembly plants near the BMW plant. Yet even though seats are assembled near the plant, the seats that don't get sent to the plant are sent to be stocked in Germany.
Sounds crazy, but I'm sure they do it for tax reasons?

p.mf10 · 01-17-2019, 01:21 PM

Do you have more pictures of this interior?

cygnusecks · 01-17-2019, 01:40 PM

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Do you have more pictures of this interior?

Of my interior? Sure, check it out!

p.mf10 · 01-17-2019, 03:49 PM

Looks beautiful, Can't wait for mine to arrive

SCA · 01-17-2019, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

BMW doesn't own the seat factory, though MAGA, like LEAR, did locate their seat assembly plants near the BMW plant. Yet even though seats are assembled near the plant, the seats that don't get sent to the plant are sent to be stocked in Germany.
Sounds crazy, but I'm sure they do it for tax reasons?

+1

Manga’s seat factory is located in Moore, SC. Approx 20 miles from Plant Spartanburg in Greer.

https://www.wardsauto.com/interiors/...pply-bmw-seats

allent · 02-03-2019, 12:38 PM

Thank you for the pictures of your vehicle. It looks beautiful.
I am considering the same combination of blue (or possibly white) exterior and the Canberra Beige Vernasca Leather interior like you have. The brown dash and side panels look good on the internet, but I have not seen any in real vehicles. How do you like the brown?
What color are the headliner, floors, and the back?
Do you know of an option for a light headliner?
Thank you,
Allen

cygnusecks · 02-03-2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by allent

Thank you for the pictures of your vehicle. It looks beautiful.
I am considering the same combination of blue (or possibly white) exterior and the Canberra Beige Vernasca Leather interior like you have. The brown dash and side panels look good on the internet, but I have not seen any in real vehicles. How do you like the brown?
What color are the headliner, floors, and the back?
Do you know of an option for a light headliner?
Thank you,
Allen

Floors and back are same as doors and dash (brown - for lack of a more descriptive color term - I'm sure there is a fancier way to refer to it)

Headliner is "Anthracite" - aka super dark gray. I do not know if there is any other option for headliners..

I love the look of my car! Way better color than all the rest

I highly recommend you find a dealer with that color in stock though just so you can confirm its superiority!

allent · 02-07-2019, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the added information. My sales associate told me he just delivered one, so it is not around anymore for me to see. thanks again.
Allen

denniss · 02-07-2019, 07:36 AM

i have the same issue with my passenger side. I am taking it to the dealer on monday.

AndroidRobot · 02-07-2019, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by denniss

i have the same issue with my passenger side. I am taking it to the dealer on monday.

Why type of leather do you have? Veransca?

denniss · 02-07-2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by denniss

i have the same issue with my passenger side. I am taking it to the dealer on monday.

Why type of leather do you have? Veransca?

Merino

cygnusecks · 02-22-2019, 07:46 PM

As OP on this thread just wanted to let ya'll know I got a call from my CA - parts are in, taking the car in next week for an "all day repair".

sygazelle · 08-05-2019, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cygnusecks

As OP on this thread just wanted to let ya'll know I got a call from my CA - parts are in, taking the car in next week for an "all day repair".

Is your problem solved to your satisfaction? Can you share the part number for the part they used to fix it?

The same thing happened to my seat. I'd like to guide my SA to a solution that works.

Thanks!

mge92 · 08-05-2019, 05:48 PM

Takes a couple mins to fix the issue and has been talked about loads of times. If you simply take the leather attached to the plastic rod which is pointing down and simply flip it back on itself, basically 180 degrees, and slot it into the slot it should fit back together and you shouldn't have any issues. Had it happen to mine when I first got it and havn't had an issue since.

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MystroX5 Major General 6290 Rep 5,324 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i/ 911 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	Are they luxury seats? It looks like a simple plastic clip. This is how most seating covers are attached. They fold alll the way over and the long plastic clip attaches to the seat frame.
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MystroX5 Major General 6290 Rep 5,324 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i/ 911 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	I just went out and checked mine in the garage. Mine are Merino massaging seats so I don’t know how different they are but there is absolutely no room where that clip slides up into the front of the seat. I believe the massage motor is why there is no room. Regardless, I would never be able to reattach mine if I had to and I think there is a additional clamp. I suspect you may be missing that additional clamp. White stuff is grease that sits on the adjustment rails.
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mge92 SPEED RACER 375 Rep 740 Posts Drives: BMW X5 M50d BMW M2 CS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: London iTrader: (2)	Takes a couple mins to fix the issue and has been talked about loads of times. If you simply take the leather attached to the plastic rod which is pointing down and simply flip it back on itself, basically 180 degrees, and slot it into the slot it should fit back together and you shouldn't have any issues. Had it happen to mine when I first got it and havn't had an issue since. __________________ 2019 BMW X5 M50d Artic Grey \| 2020 BMW M2 CS Misano Blue Incoming - Ginetta G56 GT Academy \| Incoming - BMW X5M Comp Oxford Green RIP - 2020 Mini JCW GP Racing Grey \| RIP - 2013 X3 xDrive28i Carbon Black
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