seat bolster tear

snakes1021 · 09-12-2023, 10:19 PM

Well today I hear a pop while getting out decided to Inspect a little further and found the upper alcantara bolster separated from the leather on the shoulder head rest area.

Just my luck at 55k

Anyone else a have a similar issue?

loudxpack · 09-12-2023, 10:44 PM

Yes. Actually just happened to me a couple weeks ago. Need to go take it to a proper upholstery place to get it fixed still. I’m @70k miles for what it’s worth.

_ts · 09-13-2023, 02:10 AM

I have seen this with two different M4 Competitions, both had around 50k - 70k mi. If I were to guess it is just a stress point in the leather/seams in the comp seats

Keca10 · 09-22-2023, 07:37 AM

Happened to me at 20k miles and fixed under warranty. 2018 m3 competition.

I’m a big and tall dude so I partially blame myself (6’3” 260lbs).
Now I’m careful not to apply too much stress there when I get in and out.

09-12-2023, 10:19 PM	#1
snakes1021 Private First Class 82 Rep 193 Posts Drives: M4 CS/ 440I gran coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, TX area iTrader: (0)	Well today I hear a pop while getting out decided to Inspect a little further and found the upper alcantara bolster separated from the leather on the shoulder head rest area. Just my luck at 55k Anyone else a have a similar issue? Attached Images
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09-12-2023, 10:44 PM	#2
loudxpack Private 17 Rep 73 Posts Drives: f80 ZCP, x3mc Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Yes. Actually just happened to me a couple weeks ago. Need to go take it to a proper upholstery place to get it fixed still. I’m @70k miles for what it’s worth.
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_ts Private 33 Rep 67 Posts Drives: E46 M3/F82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I have seen this with two different M4 Competitions, both had around 50k - 70k mi. If I were to guess it is just a stress point in the leather/seams in the comp seats
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09-22-2023, 07:37 AM	#4
Keca10 Lieutenant 440 Rep 503 Posts Drives: ‘18 M3 ZCP / '20 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Happened to me at 20k miles and fixed under warranty. 2018 m3 competition. I’m a big and tall dude so I partially blame myself (6’3” 260lbs). Now I’m careful not to apply too much stress there when I get in and out.
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