Clear coat peeling off wheels on '13 X3!

X3Bimmer · 10-27-2013, 03:26 PM

Anyone else had this issue on a 1 year old X3? Would this be a warranty issue?

Cropwell · 10-27-2013, 03:34 PM

Yes had exactly the same problem after 11 months. Took it back to dealer and all 4 wheels replaced under warranty.

guyver626 · 10-27-2013, 04:04 PM

They replaced all 4 wheels if only one wheel had the problem?

npcars · 10-28-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by X3Bimmer

Anyone else had this issue on a 1 year old X3? Would this be a warranty issue?

Do you have a picture of your peeling wheels? I'm curious as to what this looks like. I might have that happening to mine...

skansa · 10-29-2013, 02:13 AM

npcars can you post a pic of yours?

X3Bimmer · 10-29-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by npcars

Do you have a picture of your peeling wheels? I'm curious as to what this looks like. I might have that happening to mine...

Here is a picture...

Edge2112 · 10-30-2013, 06:38 AM

I had tHis with a Toyota a couple of years ago. They kept replacing the wheels, unless/until they were rim damaged. In which case they were yours forever.
Be careful with those kerbs.

npcars · 11-04-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by X3Bimmer

Quote:

Originally Posted by npcars

Do you have a picture of your peeling wheels? I'm curious as to what this looks like. I might have that happening to mine...

Here is a picture...

Yeah, I have that :/

DonC · 11-05-2013, 04:23 PM

Take it back...

X3Bimmer · 04-16-2014, 04:53 PM

Anyone else aware of this happening? I take it in on Fri but just curious, it looks like they may have them 'repaired' since I have a wheel/tire extended warranty but shouldn't BMW be able to replace them under their original new vehicle warranty provided by them? Any advice...

X3Bimmer · 04-30-2015, 08:34 AM

Is this a know issue to BMW? Maybe an SIB?

X3Bimmer · 05-11-2015, 01:14 PM

I need some input from anyone that has had BMW wheels replaced under warranty. I'm being told that the Service Mgr has contacted BMW since alloy wheels are not normally covered under warranty. They have been "repaired" once already.

Tjalle · 05-11-2015, 02:15 PM

ALL components, except e.g. windshield wiper blades are covered by warranty. That does include alloy rims - if not damaged.

The peeling is obviously from an incorrect clear coating process - BMW/supplier should replace. They might claim that you have used high pressure hose or aggressive cleaner - don`t buy that.

X3Bimmer · 05-14-2015, 08:21 AM

Update:
All four alloy wheels will be replaced under factory warranty. Awaiting their arrival...

X3Bimmer · 07-30-2015, 09:19 AM

Last update:

All (4) 308 alloys replaced under warranty. I had new tires installed and 4 wheel alignment performed. Dealer was great to deal with and did all as requested with no charge.

X3Bimmer · 07-30-2015, 09:22 AM

Last update:

All (4) 308 alloys replaced under warranty. I had new tires installed and 4 wheel alignment performed. Dealer was great to deal with and did all as requested with no charge.

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Edge2112 New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2014 X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey via Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	I had tHis with a Toyota a couple of years ago. They kept replacing the wheels, unless/until they were rim damaged. In which case they were yours forever. Be careful with those kerbs.
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X3Bimmer Private First Class 29 Rep 164 Posts Drives: '13 X3 35i - %E2%80%9821 X3 M4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Anyone else aware of this happening? I take it in on Fri but just curious, it looks like they may have them 'repaired' since I have a wheel/tire extended warranty but shouldn't BMW be able to replace them under their original new vehicle warranty provided by them? Any advice...
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X3Bimmer Private First Class 29 Rep 164 Posts Drives: '13 X3 35i - %E2%80%9821 X3 M4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I need some input from anyone that has had BMW wheels replaced under warranty. I'm being told that the Service Mgr has contacted BMW since alloy wheels are not normally covered under warranty. They have been "repaired" once already.
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Tjalle Major 183 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: X4 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	ALL components, except e.g. windshield wiper blades are covered by warranty. That does include alloy rims - if not damaged. The peeling is obviously from an incorrect clear coating process - BMW/supplier should replace. They might claim that you have used high pressure hose or aggressive cleaner - don`t buy that.
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X3Bimmer Private First Class 29 Rep 164 Posts Drives: '13 X3 35i - %E2%80%9821 X3 M4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Update: All four alloy wheels will be replaced under factory warranty. Awaiting their arrival...
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