Steering wheel peeling

[teamturbo]

Today I noticed this out of nowhere. Anyway to fix this?

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[Tuan]

That's the polyurethane color coating peeling from the leather substrate. "Leather" steering wheels in cheaper models are wrapped with a lower quality leather which has the imperfect grain sanded off, and a plastic coating and grain pattern stamped on...the plastic coating contributes to the plastic-y texture in the FRS/Camry and other Toyota leather trimmed steering wheels and also is supposed to increase durability. Apparently, there's been some issues with the durability of the "leather" steering wheels - a few other members have posted with similar issues. Dealer will replace under warranty.

Looking closely at the picture, it seems that there's been a lot of wear to the steering wheel - there's some abrasion to the raised part of the grain. How many miles does your car have?

[teamturbo]

Originally Posted by Tuan

That's the polyurethane color coating peeling from the leather substrate. "Leather" steering wheels in cheaper models are wrapped with a lower quality leather which has the imperfect grain sanded off, and a plastic coating and grain pattern stamped on...the plastic coating contributes to the plastic-y texture in the FRS/Camry and other Toyota leather trimmed steering wheels and also is supposed to increase durability. Apparently, there's been some issues with the durability of the "leather" steering wheels - a few other members have posted with similar issues. Dealer will replace under warranty.

Looking closely at the picture, it seems that there's been a lot of wear to the steering wheel - there's some abrasion to the raised part of the grain. How many miles does your car have?

7500 miles, purchased last May! Will they replace the steering wheel? It happened overnight somehow. I get in my car today, first thing I notice!

[Tuan]

That's pretty low mileage for "normal wear and tear", unless you remember scratching it with a ring. They would probably replace it under warranty for you.

[teamturbo]

I'm a single d00d, got no ring on this finger

Good to know, lol I was thinking of using some 2000 grit sand paper or something. I'll drive 30 miles to the dealer and tell them to replace my wheel in that case!

[FRSTRM]

Same issue here

[billwot]

Originally Posted by teamturbo

7500 miles, purchased last May! Will they replace the steering wheel? It happened overnight somehow. I get in my car today, first thing I notice!

You're still under the 3/36 bumper-to-bumper warranty. Have the dealership replace it!

[jeepmor]

I figured it was a finger nail scratch from white knuckle moment. Hope they replace it for you.

[tigermack]

That's some grip...

[FRSTRM]

Mine has simply just worn down from driving the damn car. I guess I have a tight grip.

[Tuan]

Hopefully there will be some nice aftermarket wheel options that will become more affordable in the future. The Tom's Carbon fiber and black nappa leather wheel looks really nice for this car.

[teamturbo]

Update:

Took the car into Toyota of Jacksonville. Toyota called me about a week later and denied my claim. They said they did a check, nobody else is reporting to have this problem.

Looks like I'm screwed....

[Bushman7140]

Originally Posted by teamturbo

Update:

Took the car into Toyota of Jacksonville. Toyota called me about a week later and denied my claim. They said they did a check, nobody else is reporting to have this problem.

Looks like I'm screwed....

I'm taking mine in next week for the same thing, I'll keep you posted..

[speargunsandracecars]

Looks like a reason to upgrade to an Alcantara streering wheel.