Interior: Door handle wear... warranty?

SE3P_to_E90 · 11-13-2007, 09:55 PM

I have 21k miles on my car...
the interior door handle seems to be experiencing some rapid wear/tear. I.e. my nails have scratched off some of the "film" in the interior door handle.

It seems pretty apparent... so will warranty cover this? just curious

BzsBimmer · 11-13-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SE3P_to_E90

I have 21k miles on my car...
the interior door handle seems to be experiencing some rapid wear/tear. I.e. my nails have scratched off some of the "film" in the interior door handle.

It seems pretty apparent... so will warranty cover this? just curious

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They're replace it under warranty under most cases.
Some dealers will only do it once

KurtV · 11-14-2007, 11:21 AM

It is a known problem on the cars. Volkswagens seem to have a problem with the top layer of the plastic coming off like this as well. For a while the parts were back ordered so check with the dealer before taking it in. My dealer replaced without a problem but broke the multifunction switch during the replacement which had to be ordered as well.

SE3P_to_E90 · 11-14-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KurtV

It is a known problem on the cars. Volkswagens seem to have a problem with the top layer of the plastic coming off like this as well. For a while the parts were back ordered so check with the dealer before taking it in. My dealer replaced without a problem but broke the multifunction switch during the replacement which had to be ordered as well.

yep VW has a huge problem with that. I remember my sister's jetta having those problems big time.
Thanks for the info though. I would've searched, but couldn't decide what i would search it as

BMW2Hart · 11-17-2007, 08:28 PM

Bin there, R/R'd by dealer for free (under warranty).

e92phreak · 11-17-2007, 08:31 PM

Anyone get their dented aluminum trim replaced under warranty? I know of one guy getting it replaced but that is it.

av8tor86 · 11-17-2007, 10:38 PM

Had the interior door handle in the armrest replaced, free....The coating seemed to peel off from grabbing it to close the door.

tjnptel1 · 11-18-2007, 07:42 AM

the coating is known to be worn out due to lotions we use.

Bimmer325 · 11-18-2007, 09:30 AM

i use BMW leather lotion gently clean off the dirt at door handle...seems to work...

Park2670 · 11-18-2007, 09:48 AM

Very well known Issue. Just have the dealer replace it. BMW says they have "updated" the part but I still have seen peeling issues. Just be careful with whats on your hands!

ejazbmw · 11-18-2007, 10:22 AM

cut your nails

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KurtV New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335d Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin,TX iTrader: (0)	Door handle replacement It is a known problem on the cars. Volkswagens seem to have a problem with the top layer of the plastic coming off like this as well. For a while the parts were back ordered so check with the dealer before taking it in. My dealer replaced without a problem but broke the multifunction switch during the replacement which had to be ordered as well.
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av8tor86 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 08 328XI Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coal Township, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328XI [0.00]	Driver door handle Had the interior door handle in the armrest replaced, free....The coating seemed to peel off from grabbing it to close the door.
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