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I've read a few comments on this. The LS has 2100 miles on it, and I have several pretty bad snags already in the B pillar trim on the drivers door. Its a nice soft padded material vs the hard plastic material my GS had, but longevity is suspect...
What does this part cost if I wanted to replace it? Any idea?
Isn't this covered under your initial warranty, IIRC, 12 months/12k miles? A follow-up suggestion: Ask and research on your own whether there's a TSIB that covers this problem. If it's happened with you, it's probably happened to others, and Lexus might have come up with a fix.
I had thought the LS460 had an initial period during which items not coverd by the basic warranty would be covered, but I can't find any documentation of this.
I've read a few comments on this. The LS has 2100 miles on it, and I have several pretty bad snags already in the B pillar trim on the drivers door. Its a nice soft padded material vs the hard plastic material my GS had, but longevity is suspect...
What does this part cost if I wanted to replace it? Any idea?
This is/was a known issue on the pre-2013 LS, and I am attaching the TSIB for it. It only shows 2007 and 2008 models, but the bulletin may have very well been updated to include additional model years.
I had this done on my 2008 460L and on my 2010 600hL (which at 9k miles did not look good), and the only consideration is that it is a one-time thing, and they warn you about it.
Even if this is not officially recognized as a pervasive issue for 2013-2015 cars, I have little doubt that they would take care of this for you: now (since your car is brand new) or later (within the 4/50 period, if you have a decent relationship with your dealer, and given the history of this part).
This is/was a known issue on the pre-2013 LS, and I am attaching the TSIB for it. It only shows 2007 and 2008 models, but the bulletin may have very well been updated to include additional model years.
The TSIB shows the VIN cut-offs. Does that get interpreted with all of the 9 numeric digits or just the last 4 or something?
I'm surprised to see that this is still a problem on 2013+ MY. Here's pics of the one I'm about to buy with 86K. The only thing wrong with the vehicle are the b-pillars and some normal wear with creases on the drivers seat. Selling dealer doesn't seem willing to replace these. Any chance I could get corporate to do it? Just don't think I can live with this.Trying to negotiate to have the dealer sell me the parts at their cost. But waiting on the answer and price.
Any chance that I can get corporate to replace them? Would it be too much of a hassle and not worth it?
06-28-15, 01:04 PM
Interior B Pillar trim getting nicked and snagged
