Oils from your hand as well the sun and heat will quickly deteriorate leather steering wheels.

I recommend to just get a leather cover and keep at least a small pack of wipes in your vehicles and wile not only your hands but the steering wheel occasionally. And use leather treatment regularly to reduce wear and keep it looking good.

 

Maybe something like this would. It's not too expensive and has good reviews.

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Is it still under warranty? If so, first place I would head is to your dealership.

 

^ this

 

otherwise, not knowing the history having bought a used car....the previous owner may have used incorrect cleaners or may have in fact had some funky body chemical balance. Also, as mentioned above, the sun can manifest cleaners and acids (such as citrus) into a nasty burn as it does regularly to people's skin.

 

It's past it's original 3 year bumper to bumper warranty. It is a certified pre-owed from the Mazda dealer which apparently adds some additional warranty, but I'm not sure if this kind of this is covered.

 

What did the stealership say when you asked them about the damage? Are they going to fix it for you? Will they fit a replacement wheel for free if you source it yourself from a wreckers?

 

My concern is that does it covered by the warranty if it’s caused by wear and tear? I also have this problem on my steering wheel but it’s on the left side.

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My concern is that does it covered by the warranty if it’s caused by wear and tear? I also have this problem on my steering wheel but it’s on the left side.

This does not look IMO to be a defect and may or may not be covered under the original warranty from the original owner.
If you request and if the dealership agrees that it may be questionable they can submit a dealership reimbursement warranty claim?
IMHO I would simply move on and get a cover. As I read you are not the original owner and you did not indicate purchasing it used from a MAZDA dealership?
The pictures you posted are the 2 most common places to hold a steering wheel and are most subject to being damaged by hand oils and other substances on dirty hands. The top of the steering wheel which is in direct sunlight is the second most wear area and the pictures look fine in the area. So this also support the idea that it is not covered warranty part due to a defect in the materiel.

 

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Before shipping cost, which will differ depending where you are located, a brand new steering wheel is rather affordable. And not too hard to change out.

Don

 

Shipping charge to NJ is $12. Shipping to San Francisco is $32. If you decide to go this route maybe find an online dealer that is closer to you.

Don

 

Mine was replaced under warranty with similar wear.

 

What country are you located in?