Seats falling apart??
#1
Driver
Thread Starter
Seats falling apart??
Anyone else having their seats pretty much fall apart? I have a lot of miles on my car, mid 40k, but it's not even 3 years old and I treat everything with care. I'm going to call Lexus corporate today and see what the deal is. I just wanted to see who else was having this problem to help with my case.
#3
Driver
Thread Starter
Ya, just called them today. They said they would have to go through Lexus for it, so since since the dealership is an hour out of my way, I called Lexus customer service. They'll call me on Monday. Will update.
#4
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Falling apart is pretty dramatic. They're slightly worn. If they do replace your seat covers, don't expect they'll be any better or longer lasting, and be very thankful if they do it under warranty. IS F owners have had the driver's side bolster burn through (I was one of them) in about 80k miles. I replaced the top and bottom covers on the driver's side. $1500 in covers at discounted Lexus prices, and installed myself in about 4 hours.
#5
Driver
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Falling apart is pretty dramatic. They're slightly worn. If they do replace your seat covers, don't expect they'll be any better or longer lasting, and be very thankful if they do it under warranty. IS F owners have had the driver's side bolster burn through (I was one of them) in about 80k miles. I replaced the top and bottom covers on the driver's side. $1500 in covers at discounted Lexus prices, and installed myself in about 4 hours.
Not gonna lie, I'm going to be a little upset if they don't cover it under warranty. If they do, i'll be very appreciative, no worries. Where do we buy discounted lexus parts now that sewell is gone? Thanks Lubby
#6
Not to discount your claim, but certainly looks like wear and tear. Leather is gonna crack. Those spots in the picture are areas of high traffic. I would be surprised if they offered to cover it.
I can see dirt in your seats. The dirt/grit causes excessive wear as well. So frequent cleaning is important.
Good luck with the claim.
I can see dirt in your seats. The dirt/grit causes excessive wear as well. So frequent cleaning is important.
Good luck with the claim.
#7
Driver
Thread Starter
Not to discount your claim, but certainly looks like wear and tear. Leather is gonna crack. Those spots in the picture are areas of high traffic. I would be surprised if they offered to cover it.
I can see dirt in your seats. The dirt/grit causes excessive wear as well. So frequent cleaning is important.
Good luck with the claim.
I can see dirt in your seats. The dirt/grit causes excessive wear as well. So frequent cleaning is important.
Good luck with the claim.
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#8
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I'm getting my driver upper seat portion replaced compltely just because one slight small wear area by the seat belt where it slides in and out of that loop and it was bugging me. Lexus comes through yet again for me. pretty satisfied with them. they replace almost everything iced asked for thus far. no questions asked.
#9
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Wow you have alot of damage. Mine RC-F is 2.7 years old, 30k miles, I am in and out of the seat several times a day, but I dont use any soap or solvents or abrasive pads to clean the seats.
Just a damp cloth, or a dash duster or vacuum and not cleaned every week like you do. Sometimes I do use a little 50% H2O and alcohol mix if I have a dirty spot that just water will not remove but this is rare. Mine are black vs your white. So mine look good most of the time with respect to dirt. I have 0 cracking and 0 areas worn completely away like you do. I wonder if your cleaning products deteriorated the seat material. What cleaning products are you using? I would be willing to take some pics if you want to compare.
Just a damp cloth, or a dash duster or vacuum and not cleaned every week like you do. Sometimes I do use a little 50% H2O and alcohol mix if I have a dirty spot that just water will not remove but this is rare. Mine are black vs your white. So mine look good most of the time with respect to dirt. I have 0 cracking and 0 areas worn completely away like you do. I wonder if your cleaning products deteriorated the seat material. What cleaning products are you using? I would be willing to take some pics if you want to compare.
#10
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Wow you have alot of damage. Mine RC-F is 2.7 years old, 30k miles, I am in and out of the seat several times a day, but I dont use any soap or solvents or abrasive pads to clean the seats.
Just a damp cloth, or a dash duster or vacuum and not cleaned every week like you do. Sometimes I do use a little 50% H2O and alcohol mix if I have a dirty spot that just water will not remove but this is rare. Mine are black vs your white. So mine look good most of the time with respect to dirt. I have 0 cracking and 0 areas worn completely away like you do. I wonder if your cleaning products deteriorated the seat material. What cleaning products are you using? I would be willing to take some pics if you want to compare.
Just a damp cloth, or a dash duster or vacuum and not cleaned every week like you do. Sometimes I do use a little 50% H2O and alcohol mix if I have a dirty spot that just water will not remove but this is rare. Mine are black vs your white. So mine look good most of the time with respect to dirt. I have 0 cracking and 0 areas worn completely away like you do. I wonder if your cleaning products deteriorated the seat material. What cleaning products are you using? I would be willing to take some pics if you want to compare.
yep, same here. don't use any conditioners or anything like that. just a damp warm cloth wipe down with water. i use meguaris interior detailer . very very light stuff.
#12
Lexus Champion
do you use any chemicals on the seats? leather conditioner, armor all? anything like that? I've seen that type of "wear" as a result of leather products being used.. my RC-F is almost 3 years old and aside from a scuff I caused I have no excess wear like that.. but I have the Circuit Red, which I believe are Nuluxe not real leather.
#13
Driver
Thread Starter
Wow you have alot of damage. Mine RC-F is 2.7 years old, 30k miles, I am in and out of the seat several times a day, but I dont use any soap or solvents or abrasive pads to clean the seats.
Just a damp cloth, or a dash duster or vacuum and not cleaned every week like you do. Sometimes I do use a little 50% H2O and alcohol mix if I have a dirty spot that just water will not remove but this is rare. Mine are black vs your white. So mine look good most of the time with respect to dirt. I have 0 cracking and 0 areas worn completely away like you do. I wonder if your cleaning products deteriorated the seat material. What cleaning products are you using? I would be willing to take some pics if you want to compare.
Just a damp cloth, or a dash duster or vacuum and not cleaned every week like you do. Sometimes I do use a little 50% H2O and alcohol mix if I have a dirty spot that just water will not remove but this is rare. Mine are black vs your white. So mine look good most of the time with respect to dirt. I have 0 cracking and 0 areas worn completely away like you do. I wonder if your cleaning products deteriorated the seat material. What cleaning products are you using? I would be willing to take some pics if you want to compare.
I'll have to give that a shot. Thanks!
#15
Lexus Champion
but your passenger seat doesn't get used as much as the drivers seat.. the solvents may be relaxing the leather to the point that when you use the seat the leather stretches thus leaving micro tears..