Leather dash issue

[tpreston033]

Hello all-

Just noticed my 2016 M3 leather dash at vent has separated. I think the cause is from a UV film applied to the windscreen and the installer might have over saturated the glass during install. The car is garage kept or in a shaded carport at my office so I don't think it's from sunlight exposure. I'm posting mostly to see if this has occurred to others. Thank you.

[pikkagtr]

Yea that's not right
Is it still.under warranty?
I had a 2015 with full leather and it went 29k without any issues before I sold it
My 2018 is also full leather and it's been fine
Do you use any leather products that may have had a negative affect on the leather ?

[BigHunk]

It's a bad craftmanship from factory.
Hope you still have warranty.

[tpreston033]

No cleaning product is really needed aside from a clean dry microfiber towel for the dust. The car is not under warranty. I had the UV film installed about 2 months ago and I thoroughly cleaned the glass prior to taking it in. I'd be surprised if I hadn't noticed this before. Unless it separated slowly over time and finally "broke free" from the substrate underneath the leather. Glad I can't see it from the Drivers seat! Thanks for the input, much appreciated.

[RickFLM4]

I’d show the installer and ask them to cover repair. Too much of a coincidence.

[IVM3]

I don't see how the windshield tint installer could have caused this. Excess liquid would seem to go down the vent, and not pull up right where the leather is separating.

[tebbnsx]

Originally Posted by tpreston033

Hello all-

Just noticed my 2016 M3 leather dash at vent has separated. I think the cause is from a UV film applied to the windscreen and the installer might have over saturated the glass during install. The car is garage kept or in a shaded carport at my office so I don't think it's from sunlight exposure. I'm posting mostly to see if this has occurred to others. Thank you.

Makes me glad I did not get full leather. I prefer these cars with the plastic/rubber. It's so much less to worry about.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by tebbnsx

Makes me glad I did not get full leather. I prefer these cars with the plastic/rubber. It's so much less to worry about.

That’s what the guy with an old 328 says about being glad he didn’t get an M3.

[tebbnsx]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

That’s what the guy with an old 328 says about being glad he didn’t get an M3.

No man! I ordered the car that way. I just prefer it.

[the_scotsman]

What was the fix? I have the same issue.

[Eurosonly]

Originally Posted by tebbnsx

No man! I ordered the car that way. I just prefer it.

same man I wouldn't want to deal with a leather dash and door in my vert haha.

euros

[Sahbatage]

The full leather is one thing i regret not adding to my build. If anyone wants to swap or sell me their black full leather dash/glove box, etc. I'm all ears!

[omega2733]

I second the statement above about this being bad craftsmanship at the factory. Unless the tint installer hosed your leather (which I still don't think it would cause this). I've had film on my car for 2.5 years, outside everyday zero issues with 34k miles.

If the tint installer actually over-saturated it would be very obvious on the bottom of that leather and it would've discolored the backing surface the leather is attached to very significantly, which I don't see here. However it's difficult to see on the internet lol, that's what I would look for to determine cause.

[the_scotsman]

Originally Posted by omega2733

I second the statement above about this being bad craftsmanship at the factory. Unless the tint installer hosed your leather (which I still don't think it would cause this). I've had film on my car for 2.5 years, outside everyday zero issues with 34k miles.

If the tint installer actually over-saturated it would be very obvious on the bottom of that leather and it would've discolored the backing surface the leather is attached to very significantly, which I don't see here. However it's difficult to see on the internet lol, that's what I would look for to determine cause.

Unlike the OP, I have had no tint applied.

My dash will be replaced under warranty.

[eduardomi]

Originally Posted by the_scotsman

Unlike the OP, I have had no tint applied.

My dash will be replaced under warranty.

Hi, did the dealer replace the dash under warranty? If so, did they give you a hard time? I think replacing the dash is very complicated and time consuming so they would be against doing it.

I am on the same boat so I would love to hear about your experience (how long it took, etc).

Thanks!

kEN

[LuvMyE92]

A frequent fix for these kind of things is to take out the windshield and glue the piece back down. Much cheaper than removing dash.

[theweebabySeamus]

Yeah I looked into what it takes to swap a full leather dash in, not a pleasant job.

[FrankyJohn]

Talk to the dealer, let them fix this

[the_scotsman]

Originally Posted by eduardomi

Hi, did the dealer replace the dash under warranty? If so, did they give you a hard time? I think replacing the dash is very complicated and time consuming so they would be against doing it.

I am on the same boat so I would love to hear about your experience (how long it took, etc).

Thanks!

kEN

The dealer did replace the dash. No hassle

Took a long time to get the dash, it came from Germany. Actual time to install was a couple of days. Bonus: I had the WiFi antenna installed for CarPlay when the new dash was installed.