Steering wheel peeling

GBG · #1 10-24-2008, 02:56 PM

The black coating on the inner portion of my '04 X5 4.8is steering wheel is peeling off and exposing the white underneath. It's a real eyesore. Anyone have this problem? What's the best fix? I don't want to buy a whole new wheel, but really don't like the look of the peeling. Thanks.

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MSUSaul · #2 10-24-2008, 03:15 PM

mine is peeling too. it's should not happen. not sure what to do?

Chris_731 · #3 10-24-2008, 03:38 PM

You can probably remove the wheel and all the trim, tape if off and paint the area that is peeling.

Honestly though, installing a new M3 SMG wheel and airbag is probably the single best upgrades I have done to my 4.8is. It wasn't cheap, but it feels like a brand new car. The stock 4.8 wheel is just downright ugly IMO compared to the M3 wheel.

bsprtsgrp · #4 10-24-2008, 03:48 PM

Known problem....take it to the dealer and they will replace it

mtX5 · #5 10-24-2008, 04:09 PM

the dealer will replace it for free?

GBG · #6 10-24-2008, 04:13 PM

Chris, do you have any pics of your wheel or a link where I can check it out?

As far as the dealer replacing it, my car is still under CPO warranty but I suspect that the CPO will NOT cover this issue because it's very skimpy on any coverage beyond core engine issues. I'd love to be wrong...

CharlieHustleX5 · #7 10-24-2008, 04:14 PM

My wheel is peeling as well. I'm just about to pick up a wheelskin to see if that'll fix/cover the issue.

bsprtsgrp · #8 10-24-2008, 04:21 PM

It's covered under factory warranty for sure.....maybe under CPO (I had mine replaced while CPO'd) but in most cases because it's such a common problem with the X's the dealer will just replace it and pass the costs back to the manufacturer

ZsX5o3 · #9 10-24-2008, 06:54 PM

when you guys say peeling you don't mean the stitching is coming apart?

LI-X5 · #10 10-24-2008, 07:16 PM

yup same here and i only have 7k miles !!

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