Cracks/Tears on Brick Color Seats

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Dr.2K

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Santa Clarita, CA
Car
2005 FX45
This seems to be a common issue on the brick leather seats. It is actually on the sides of the bottom cushion which is NOT leather and only vinyl. I guess it is a very cheap vinyl that infiniti decided to use because it is supposed to last longer then the leather. People who have the brick seats take a good look at the side cushions to see if there are any cracks tears developing. Will post pictures later on.

****This is covered under the normal warranty so take care of it right away if you notice any cracks in this area.
 
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I guess I forgot to mention that I did get this covered under warranty at the dealer. They have ordered me a new bottom cushion. Flow goto your local dealer and get this done.
 
ye i just got my car and noticed some bubbling in the seats as well, im going to get rid of it next year tho, going to put some suede inserts through the center
 
Not sure if this is really just a brick thing, my graphite seats have some cracking on the sides.
 
Just got my FX back from the dealer and my lower driver's side cushion has been replaced with a brand new one. This was on a national backorder so it took awhile but it arrived last week and I set an appointment for Monday and now its all done.

Also, had the fading window molding replaced both upper and lower. Glad this is all done. Hope these last longer then the previous.
 
the same think happen to me on my black seat, under the conner is not leather is vinyl, as i living in Dominican Republic, i decide to fix it with a local company whos dedicate to fix that kind of problems.



Dr.2K said:
This seems to be a common issue on the brick leather seats. It is actually on the sides of the bottom cushion which is NOT leather and only vinyl. I guess it is a very cheap vinyl that infiniti decided to use because it is supposed to last longer then the leather. People who have the brick seats take a good look at the side cushions to see if there are any cracks tears developing. Will post pictures later on.

****This is covered under the normal warranty so take care of it right away if you notice any cracks in this area.
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same thing happen to my black leather seat, the side looks like vinyl not leather..

did any one fix this yourself before? my friend told me to put clear nail polish on it..:shy:

any idea??

Thanks
 
i had mine with black interior, and it's the same shit, the side of the seats are not leather is vinyl. Infiniti always has low poor quality in all the interiors. including the main dash.


there's where LEXUS has higher price. QUALITY.

Dr.2K said:
This seems to be a common issue on the brick leather seats. It is actually on the sides of the bottom cushion which is NOT leather and only vinyl. I guess it is a very cheap vinyl that infiniti decided to use because it is supposed to last longer then the leather. People who have the brick seats take a good look at the side cushions to see if there are any cracks tears developing. Will post pictures later on.

****This is covered under the normal warranty so take care of it right away if you notice any cracks in this area.
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muchilus said:
i had mine with black interior, and it's the same shit, the side of the seats are not leather is vinyl. Infiniti always has low poor quality in all the interiors. including the main dash.


there's where LEXUS has higher price. QUALITY.
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I pay what I get.. I will pick 0-60 runs 7 seconds SUV than leather all around but can't run.

hey, same thing happen to my BMW & M.B. and also my friends Lexus..
it's really depends on how we take care of the car.
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as the FX, while I exit the car, that section support all my weight,
I'm not 7' tall guy and can step on the ground right away. I understand the side will be cracked any way,, unless it's cloth :) I saw one FX with cloth seat before.
remember, vinyl stonger and last longer than Leather.
 
I also have the black interior and it has a bunch of cracks in the driver's seat only. Of course, I have 95000 miles in that seat...

I plan to get it re-done, but custom. OEM replacement is just as expensive as a new custom job, so why not?
 
Dr.2K said:
Just got my FX back from the dealer and my lower driver's side cushion has been replaced with a brand new one. This was on a national backorder so it took awhile but it arrived last week and I set an appointment for Monday and now its all done.

Also, had the fading window molding replaced both upper and lower. Glad this is all done. Hope these last longer then the previous.
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Dr... are either of these issues covered in a TSB? Or do I just walk into the dealership and bitch?!?!
 
Question Dr. Did they replace it with the new kind of leather(the one that have little holes so it can breath) or the old one?
 
stellanti said:
Dr... are either of these issues covered in a TSB? Or do I just walk into the dealership and bitch?!?!
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No I don't think there is a TSB on this issue. But if you are still under warranty then it will be replaced without issue by the dealer. I had no issues getting mine replaced.

Rubare said:
Question Dr. Did they replace it with the new kind of leather(the one that have little holes so it can breath) or the old one?
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No it was the same kind of brick seat just like the old one.
 
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