F Sport Nuluxe Problem
02-22-16, 05:24 AM
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I have over 20k miles on my IS350 and my seats look brand new. However, the passenger seat of my husband's NX (also nuluxe) had a crease in it almost from day one (and I'm the only one who really rides in that seat, and probably only about once a week or so). Lexus replaced the seat cover (our dealer).
02-26-16, 07:04 AM
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On my 14 Lexus is 350 My seats were firm no problem with indents or creases looked brand new, the complaint I had was that the heated seats were not strong, weak Luke warm and felt as if the heated seats were not working. Lexus has heard of this problem and this is how they fix...my story below...
I took into the dealer they had confirmed my complaint by comparing to another vehicle in show room (2015+).
They had to order heating coils/ and they replaced that and the seat cover both passenger + driver side. ever since they fixed it my seats are now determinately creased/indented.
The cause of this is the lack of foam or the piece they remove that covers the coils so that it can feel like there is heat and the cover can only stretch so much....the foam seats mask the heat because its thick and is usually one whole piece moulded from factory ...I've had them replace the cover a few times now and still have this creases mainly in drivers side...
Lexus..warned me thou if replacing the seat covers if they replace the covers it will never be the same and it will crease/indent...
its clearly a design flaw or poor material used in these seats ....all I can do is live with it now nothing can be done unless b***h to corporate Lexus for new seat replacement but who knows how far that will go...
see the first set of pics the replacement how bad they were creased after the first repair... the second set is after second cover replacements doesnt show crease as bad but as I sit in them they crease and then they tend to not be as indented because the foam goes back to shape, but I know there is always going to be creases every time i sit...drivers side is more bad than passenger,
I took into the dealer they had confirmed my complaint by comparing to another vehicle in show room (2015+).
They had to order heating coils/ and they replaced that and the seat cover both passenger + driver side. ever since they fixed it my seats are now determinately creased/indented.
The cause of this is the lack of foam or the piece they remove that covers the coils so that it can feel like there is heat and the cover can only stretch so much....the foam seats mask the heat because its thick and is usually one whole piece moulded from factory ...I've had them replace the cover a few times now and still have this creases mainly in drivers side...
Lexus..warned me thou if replacing the seat covers if they replace the covers it will never be the same and it will crease/indent...
its clearly a design flaw or poor material used in these seats ....all I can do is live with it now nothing can be done unless b***h to corporate Lexus for new seat replacement but who knows how far that will go...
see the first set of pics the replacement how bad they were creased after the first repair... the second set is after second cover replacements doesnt show crease as bad but as I sit in them they crease and then they tend to not be as indented because the foam goes back to shape, but I know there is always going to be creases every time i sit...drivers side is more bad than passenger,
Last edited by nulex1; 02-26-16 at 07:23 AM.
02-26-16, 07:24 AM
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On my 14 Lexus is 350 My seats were firm no problem with indents or creases looked brand new, the complaint I had was that the heated seats were not strong, weak Luke warm and felt as if the heated seats were not working. Lexus has heard of this problem and this is how they fix...my story below...
I took into the dealer they had confirmed my complaint by comparing to another vehicle in show room (2015+).
They had to order heating coils/ and they replaced that and the seat cover both passenger + driver side. ever since they fixed it my seats are now perminantely creased/indented.
The cause of this is the lack of foam or the piece they remove that covers the coils so that it can feel like there is heat and the cover can only stretch so much....the foam seats mask the heat because its thick and is usually one whole piece moulded from factory ...I've had them replace the cover a few times now and still have this creases mainly in drivers side...
Lexus..warned me thou if replacing the seat covers if they replace the covers it will never be the same and it will crease/indent...
its clearly a design flaw or poor material used in these seats ....all I can do is live with it now nothing can be done unless b***h to corporate Lexus for new seat replacement but who knows how far that will go...
see the first set of pics the replacement how bad they were creased... the second set is after second cover replacement, but as I sit in them they crease and then they tend to not be as indented but I know there is always going to be creases...
I took into the dealer they had confirmed my complaint by comparing to another vehicle in show room (2015+).
They had to order heating coils/ and they replaced that and the seat cover both passenger + driver side. ever since they fixed it my seats are now perminantely creased/indented.
The cause of this is the lack of foam or the piece they remove that covers the coils so that it can feel like there is heat and the cover can only stretch so much....the foam seats mask the heat because its thick and is usually one whole piece moulded from factory ...I've had them replace the cover a few times now and still have this creases mainly in drivers side...
Lexus..warned me thou if replacing the seat covers if they replace the covers it will never be the same and it will crease/indent...
its clearly a design flaw or poor material used in these seats ....all I can do is live with it now nothing can be done unless b***h to corporate Lexus for new seat replacement but who knows how far that will go...
see the first set of pics the replacement how bad they were creased... the second set is after second cover replacement, but as I sit in them they crease and then they tend to not be as indented but I know there is always going to be creases...
02-26-16, 07:29 AM
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06-26-16, 11:23 AM
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sorry to bring back an old thread.
But, I'm having some concerns about my Nuluxe seats.
On the driver's side, there seems to be some wrinkles/creases on the side... is this normal? All other parts of the seats fine.
Car has ~3500 miles.
I've attached a pic.
But, I'm having some concerns about my Nuluxe seats.
On the driver's side, there seems to be some wrinkles/creases on the side... is this normal? All other parts of the seats fine.
Car has ~3500 miles.
I've attached a pic.
06-26-16, 02:31 PM
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This crease developed on my drivers seat shortly after purchase. A year and a half later it has not gotten any worse.
06-26-16, 02:53 PM
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06-26-16, 05:54 PM
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Pretty normal, but I've kept my leather seats perfect through the years with Lexol conditioner every 3 months. I bought Lexol Vinylex for the IS hoping it works it's same magic.
06-26-16, 07:43 PM
#89
That is normal from getting in and out. F-Sport bucket seats are bolstered more and when you get in/out you tend to drag against these some. If you wear dark blue jeans and have red or lighter colors you will notice the blue can rub off as well here because of the "drag".
06-26-16, 10:27 PM
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How many miles where on the ODO when you bought it? I noticed when shopping for my car the cars with more miles had more creases on this side bolster. What I attributed this excessive wear to was people sitting sideways in the seat looking at the interior with their legs hanging out, crushing the bolster in the process. This side bolster is sensitive to crushing when people sit half way in the seat with their legs hanging out, like the service porters or advisers do when recording your mileage or pulling the cars forward in line. I've gone so far as to ask that all service personnel sit fully in the seat to avoid crushing this side bolster.
Yeah.. I'm sure it was just me getting in and out of the car. I sometimes do just slide over the bolster to get out of the car. Guess I should start levitating to get outta the seat..
I just hope this crease won't get worse over time. It would be helpful to see a pic of someone's seat with 1+ year of ownership.