Had 16, 20 and now 21 LC. Never steering wheel issue. Problem is chemicals from your hands. Don't use lotions and when using sanitizers, let hands dry first before you touch the wheel.
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There's some decent cheap leather sew on steering wheel covers. I forget the brand but they are around 65 dollars I have one just haven't had time to install. Seems like a good compromise until wanting to fork over 450 yo get it reupholstered or alot more for a replacement.I checked out a 16 LC few months ago at the local Toyota store. had 40k miles and the steering wheel and shifter leather were in very bad condition. I asked if they were going to replace the wheel- they said they'd look into it. Went back few days later to look at it again, and all they did was add a super cheap wheel cover.... and they wanted 65k for it.. amazing!
Cool! Can you get other interior parts?I have access to used steering wheels here in Dubai... Mint ones cost $950 to ship. Paypal accepted. Shipping via DHL/Fedex.
The early variant steering wheels are also available (2008-2015)
thanks!
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Sure. You can message me the photos and I can check with vendorsCool! Can you get other interior parts?
I want to replace the plastic wood cover which holds the remote and head phones on the rear seat middle console. Can't find a part # for it though.
Is this the one you bought?There's some decent cheap leather sew on steering wheel covers. I forget the brand but they are around 65 dollars I have one just haven't had time to install. Seems like a good compromise until wanting to fork over 450 yo get it reupholstered or alot more for a replacement.
YesIs this the one you bought?
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I know, I know, first world problems, but this is my wife's LC and eventually mine. Its got roughly between 50-55k miles. The leather is coming apart in the lower left portion of the steering wheel and growing. I cant see where it was ever nicked or cut and it started small but now getting bigger and I can see it eventually peeling off of a larger area. Interior leather and trim is specifically excluded on the extended warranty. Any good way to fix it? I feel like something isn't right with the leather, I also cant say its because of something we did. I also think I'm SOL with getting Toyota to take care of it. I've got a 2015 Tundra that is abused and my steering wheel is just fine. Anyone had this happen or have any luck getting it fixed?
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I am told by someone at the dealership that the material for the steering wheel leather was changed for the 2017 model but was changed back to the earlier material from 2018 onwards and these problems are therefore generally seen only in 2017 vehicles.
As noted above by the other poster, I believe this was rectified in 2018+ LCs, mine included. 6 years, still fine. If you buy a new OEM steering wheel, it's most likely it will be fine. Going OEM also makes sure all factory functions remain. The 20-25% dealer sale is still going for 2 more days: FYI - Toyota Parts from Dealer 25% off and Free Ship thru 2/26 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fyi-toyota-parts-from-dealer-25-off-and-free-ship-thru-2-26.1332895/page-6#post-15605529The leather in my 2016 steering wheel looks absolutely terrible. Outer layer has torn off all over the place. I don’t use hand sanitizer or lotion. Junk quality leather.
I’ve called multiple auto upholstery places and no one will bother with a steering wheel, other than to put on a leather cover like the links above. I would prefer a fix that keeps the original look of the factory wheel. I can order a new steering wheel from $800-$1200, but then I’m sure installation will cost on top of that. And I potentially have the same junk leather on a new wheel.
Has anyone found a solution, other than the whole wheel covers linked above?
As noted above by the other poster, I believe this was rectified in 2018+ LCs
noted. sorry to hear, it’s very rare for me to see it here on the forums or even listings of LCs for sale. maybe I haven’t been paying much attention. my factory wheel still look good. Though I do think the 2016+ leather doesn’t feel tough to begin with.I’ve heard that before but I’m not sure it’s actually the case. This has appeared on my 2019…
The cruel reality is that this issue has never been rectified in any of the 2016+ LCs. It is just a matter of luck or time until it happens.I’ve heard that before but I’m not sure it’s actually the case. This has appeared on my 2019…
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