S3 leather seat wear

[OliS3]

I was cleaning my car over the weekend and as I went to hoover the seats (using a very soft brush with no force) and noticed this.

My car is only 4 months old, has done 4500 miles and I've looked after the leather

 

[Rob2k68]

That doesn't look like normal wear and tear to me mate.

Looks like a trip to the dealers is on the cards.

 

[OliS3]

Seats in my 8p were fine after 60k. I guess I'll send it over by email to the dealers and see what they have to say

 

[OliS3]

Want me to pop over so they can see it in person. All sounding good so far. I can't see anyone else has had an issue then I'm hoping it won't happen again

 

[Rob2k68]

Got to be a new seat in my book Oli.

I'd like to get my bolster redone due to the creases but the lower seat base cover is ridiculous mega bucks.

 

[OliS3]

Got to be a new seat in my book Oli.

I'd like to get my bolster redone due to the creases but the lower seat base cover is ridiculous mega bucks.

I would prefer a new seat but my main thing now is getting them to admit fault and how they resolve it is the next hurdle.

 

[Jassyo06]

Yeah the leather isn't the best at all,Audi know this and do nothing about it...the full Audi car range has all the same leather seat issues,l have wear on the left part of the seat butt area,and on the lower part of the backrest area....where your bottom of your back is positioned when sat in the car
They can resolve it when someone else buys it....**** em

 

[musicegbdf]

Glad I specc'd alcantara
That is not good for such a new car.

 

[OliS3]

They've agreed to replace the seat cover. Be careful though after 6 months 6250 miles it's classed as wear and tear. Glad I didn't have to kick off over that

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[Jassyo06]

Glad I specc'd alcantara
That is not good for such a new car.

That will wear just a badly in time,it's the cushion below that causes the wear it's not firm enough,but the the leather is too soft,the new A4 seats seem to have a better bolster design incorporating more stitching and thicker bolsters

 

[Simon L]

Yep we've all been shafted on this one. You can kick off at the dealer if you want but doubtful they'll do anything.

 

[A3_Rider]

8P A3 half leather - 40k miles, was only slightly worn on bolster
8P A3 full leather - 40k miles, as above
8V S3 - End of 2014 to now - 12k miles - battered bolster on both sides.

No energy to argue at the moment, it's not a sign of good quality -.-, and the whole "its your size and how you get in" is just stupid unless you're pulling it everytime, which I ain't doing!

 

[pburv]

8P A3 half leather - 40k miles, was only slightly worn on bolster
8P A3 full leather - 40k miles, as above
8V S3 - End of 2014 to now - 12k miles - battered bolster on both sides.

No energy to argue at the moment, it's not a sign of good quality -.-, and the whole "its your size and how you get in" is just stupid unless you're pulling it everytime, which I ain't doing!

Got any pics of the damage Rider??

 

[Jassyo06]

8P A3 half leather - 40k miles, was only slightly worn on bolster
8P A3 full leather - 40k miles, as above
8V S3 - End of 2014 to now - 12k miles - battered bolster on both sides.

No energy to argue at the moment, it's not a sign of good quality -.-, and the whole "its your size and how you get in" is just stupid unless you're pulling it everytime, which I ain't doing!

Well tell me this...Mr l cant be ***** to argue...lol...your 8p SEATS WHERE BETTER than every other Audi in the current range because,from the A1 to the R8 V10 Plus...the seats all suffer the same problems.

 

[OliS3]

My s3 8p seats were fine at 70k, even with the weird holes stamped in them lol

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[A3_Rider]

Got any pics of the damage Rider??

Best I could do.

 

[pburv]

Best I could do.

Wow not the best is it....

 

[WarwickL]

Maybe I should have opted for cheap VW 'leather' as both our GTI and R lasted 4 years each with leather seats as new when sold.

My S3 developed creases on shoulder and bottom bolsters after a few weeks.

They mark like a biatch too.

Still, wouldn't ever have non-leather seats.

Hope the issue gets sorted and quickly mate.

 

[HawkeyeS3]

I now "push" my seat back before getting out, as before I found I was catching on the seat bolsters (and I didn't have it that close in any case), which has helped, but after 17k miles still have creases, and that's after keeping it regularly fed and cleaned. Disappointing I must admit, especially for nappa leather.

 

[Rob2k68]

Maybe I should have opted for cheap VW 'leather' as both our GTI and R lasted 4 years each with leather seats as new when sold.

My S3 developed creases on shoulder and bottom bolsters after a few weeks.

They mark like a biatch too.

Still, wouldn't ever have non-leather seats.

Hope the issue gets sorted and quickly mate.

Have to agree.

Even my full leather Leon FR bolsters were fine - after 10k it just started to show saggy buttock imprints but the bolsters were fine.

 

[Jassyo06]

The outer coloured coating ie the actual lunar silver colour is wearing away almost see the buck/nude leather coming through,it's on the left hand side of the seat, on the first panel from the side bolster..... Grrrrrrrr bolster creases are extremely unnoticeable though . and nobody is more careful .with there seats than me.....**** l virtually float in and out if the car. Snake hips jassy

 

[WarwickL]

The outer coloured coating ie the actual lunar silver colour is wearing away almost see the buck/nude leather coming through,it's on the left hand side of the seat, on the first panel from the side bolster..... Grrrrrrrr bolster creases are extremely unnoticeable though . and nobody is more careful .with there seats than me.....**** l virtually float in and out if the car. Snake hips jassy

So basically you are saying you are ending up with bog standard uniclour grey seats like the rest of us ?

 

[voorhees]

So basically you are saying you are ending up with bog standard uniclour grey seats like the rest of us ?

Ouch

 

[Jassyo06]

So basically you are saying you are ending up with bog standard uniclour grey seats like the rest of us ?

Not quite grey Mick Dundee....lol it's worse it's coming through black.....it's a defect that l started to notice about 6 months ago......l thought ah Audi can deal with it when l trade it in,but l am doing a private sale.... So it does bother me now

 

[WarwickL]

Creases I can live with (even though they annoy me) but the earlier photo of the leather actually deteriorating and in your case Jassy where the surface is coming off, I'm pretty disappointed with Audi.

Wonder if I'm going to be up for new seats annually

 

[pburv]

Not quite grey Mick Dundee....lol it's worse it's coming through black.....it's a defect that l started to notice about 6 months ago......l thought ah Audi can deal with it when l trade it in,but l am doing a private sale.... So it does bother me now

Have you thought of getting an 'egg spert' out jassy?
Did a quick search and came up with these people...
http://www.leatherrevive.co.uk/index.htm

 

[15audis3]

My seats look absolutely terrible at 10k but given up worrying about it, nobody else sees it so will replace the covers when I sell if I need to. Leather in my old golf GTI was perfect at 40k.