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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 12:19 PM
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Noticed a lump in my front passenger seat a while back and Lexus finally called me back to confirm they'll fix it under warranty. Just wanted to put it out there in case anyone had a similar issue.

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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 02:19 PM
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I have that too! I'll have to tell my SA next time on my oil change.

Let me know how they fix it.
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I see what looks like sunshine on the lower part of the seat back side. Where is the lump?
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 05:24 PM
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I see what looks like sunshine on the lower part of the seat back side. Where is the lump?
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Old Dec 12, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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So, I guess the sunshine area is actually the lump. I can't be sure because there is no worded description other than just more pictures. Maybe that area was crushed-in and disfigured. Dunno. Good luck...
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I know for a fact if I had this my SA would tell me it’s my fault. Hopefully you get it fix!
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Interesting... I too have that on my passenger seat in the exact spot. Did the service advisor give you a hard time when you advised them of the issue?
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Originally Posted by RoyalRandy
I know for a fact if I had this my SA would tell me it’s my fault. Hopefully you get it fix!
Originally Posted by mrcleean
Interesting... I too have that on my passenger seat in the exact spot. Did the service advisor give you a hard time when you advised them of the issue?
Do you guys have Cabernet interiors?
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Old Dec 16, 2017 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mrcleean
Interesting... I too have that on my passenger seat in the exact spot. Did the service advisor give you a hard time when you advised them of the issue?
I sent pictures to my advisor and he sent them to Lexus corporate to get approval to fix it under warranty. There were no issues or pushback from anyone.

I have an appointment in early January to get this fixed. I believe they are replacing the seat or at least the back portion if that's possible.
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Originally Posted by LatinGS350
Do you guys have Cabernet interiors?
Mine is Flaxen.
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Old Dec 16, 2017 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rtalnique
I sent pictures to my advisor and he sent them to Lexus corporate to get approval to fix it under warranty. There were no issues or pushback from anyone.

I have an appointment in early January to get this fixed. I believe they are replacing the seat or at least the back portion if that's possible.
I noticed mine a few months after I purchased my 2014 CPO earlier this year but thought it was maybe something the previous owner had done. I may bring it up to my SA the next time I go in for my free maintenance to see what they say. Keep us updated on what the fix will be.
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wonder if they r replacing the whole seat, cloth, top or bottom etc. cus the wrinkles in my seat are ugly
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that looks more like it was smashed by a fella of a heavier sort, stretching the leather and distorting the color...but I'm glad your SA is being cooperative and taking care of it.
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
that looks more like it was smashed by a fella of a heavier sort, stretching the leather and distorting the color...but I'm glad your SA is being cooperative and taking care of it.
That's what it looks like to me too...
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
that looks more like it was smashed by a fella of a heavier sort, stretching the leather and distorting the color...but I'm glad your SA is being cooperative and taking care of it.

Same fella must have done that to my passenger seat too.
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