Slit on steering wheel?

[CuriousGeorge]

I just noticed this... slit/scratch, crack, molding mark? Wondering what other's steering wheels look like.

 

[Puppethead]

That looks like maybe the airbag seam? It seems to go around the logo.

 

[CuriousGeorge]

That looks like maybe the airbag seam? It seems to go around the logo.

Agreed. What's puzzling that I didn't notice it before. Is it growing?

The telematics recall fix is just a software upload, correct? That's the only time anyone else has been in the driver's seat of my car since I got it.

Again, puzzling! Unfortunately, once seen, I can't unsee it, and it bothers me.

 

[PoweredUp]

Agreed. What's puzzling that I didn't notice it before. Is it growing?

The telematics recall fix is just a software upload, correct? That's the only time anyone else has been in the driver's seat of my car since I got it.

Again, puzzling! Unfortunately, once seen, I can't unsee it, and it bothers me.

Perhaps try a bit of leather cleaner with a soft brush or cotton swab along the seam. Could be that a bit of dirt worked its way into the seam.

 

[sacharama]

That looks like a scratch to me. Perhaps it's caused by something with a flat straight edge.

 

[Mini4bv]

Identical issue with mine. Believe it wasn't this bad prior to using the horn a couple times last week but not sure. Will mention it next month when in for service.

 

[CuriousGeorge]

So when you press on the horn, the line where the airbag would emerge is stressed, and the chrome ring cracks?

 

[Tommm]

So when you press on the horn, the line where the airbag would emerge is stressed, and the chrome ring cracks?

That looks like a scratch to me. Perhaps it's caused by something with a flat straight edge.

WTF, straight edge? Is Freddy Kruger honking your horn?

 

[Rexsio]

Identical issue with mine. Believe it wasn't this bad prior to using the horn a couple times last week but not sure. Will mention it next month when in for service.

In 21 months still looks new but my car is mostly in garage not exposed to sun and I use plastic / leather softener once a while

 

[Rexsio]

I purchased recently Dashboard mat to prevent accidental scratches and cracks from sun when dashboard is exposed to intensive sun heat .Inexpensive $30 again this car sit in a garage .Maybe not the best but do a trick is acceptable fit good for F56 size

 

[Puppethead]

The SE steering wheel is basically stock F56 part, so maybe ask the dealer about the crack? I'm sure they've seen it before.

 

[Mini4bv]

Had car in for HV Battery Software recall. Again mentioned split in driver's airbag cover. They replaced the airbag under warranty.

Had mentioned it a year ago during routine service visit. Back then I was told they would replace it and would call when the part arrived. Never called and subsequent conversation with parts department led me to believe it was never ordered. The crack had grown a bit since then.

 

[BC-n-YA!]

I just noticed this... slit/scratch, crack, molding mark? Wondering what other's steering wheels look like.

Yep, same here. '23 Mini SE. I've been meaning to take it in to see if they will warranty it. Now that I see I'm not the only one, I'll be heading in soon.

 

[CuriousGeorge]

Yep, same here. '23 Mini SE. I've been meaning to take it in to see if they will warranty it. Now that I see I'm not the only one, I'll be heading in soon.

Apparently it's a common problem on the F56. Good luck with getting yours fixed - my local dealer refused to warranty it.

 

[MrSnrub]

I had the same issue on my 19 F55