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BMW 520i Door Handles Turning to Putty - A Quality Letdown!

BMW 520i Door Handles Turning to Putty - A Quality Letdown!
BMW 520i Door Handles Turning to Putty - A Quality Letdown!
September 21, 2023 10:28 PM30
Tufan's Thank You Message
The fact that you responded to the email I wrote in the evening at 9:00 in the morning impressed me. Thank you for your attention and for managing the process smoothly.

My 2017 BMW 520i has been plagued by a bizarre issue: both front interior door handles have progressively deteriorated over time, starting about 2 years ago. They've turned into something akin to Play-Doh, becoming sticky and gooey upon touch. This problem has rendered my car nearly impossible to clean, as the handles now stick and disintegrate like dough. I'm the sole owner and a meticulous car owner who regularly has the vehicle's interior cleaned by professionals. Therefore, dismissing this as "chemical use" is not applicable. Given BMW's reputation for quality, I'm utterly baffled by this situation.

September 21, 2023 11:11 PM (42 minutes after complaint)

Dear Customer, Your notification has been received by us and has been recorded and shared with the relevant departments. Our Customer Relations Consultant will get back to you as soon as possible regarding the matter. Best regards, BMW Communication Center

Tufan
October 16, 2023 1:45 PM

The fact that you responded to the email I wrote in the evening at 9:00 in the morning impressed me. Thank you for your attention and for managing the process smoothly.

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