Rusted bolts on engine shield 2014 R Spec

[Tom RSPEC]

At my scheduled oil change the dealer told me that 6 of the 8 engine shield bolts had broken off due to rust and that I would need an appointment and $556.00 to "tap out" and replace. I told him to put the shield in my trunk. As I have always had the dealer do my changes these many years this reasoning sounds problematic to me. Has anyone had a problem with the bolts breaking off?

 

[toxicavenger70]

Are you talking about the fiber under belly cover on the front of the car? If so we haven't had one on our car in years. Personally it doesn't seem that big of a deal to me.

If the dealer has been changing your oil all this time it is weird they have not mentioned there was an rust issues before.

 

[Tom RSPEC]

I am most concerned about the dealer's competency and truthfulness. Additionally, when I left the dealer my oil filter was leaking. I think perhaps the mechanic may have used a torque wrench and spun the bolts off be using the "on" setting. That is why I posted this thread.
The "rust" claim doesn't appear to be truthful based on the lack of response from this post.

 

[toxicavenger70]

I am most concerned about the dealer's competency and truthfulness. Additionally, when I left the dealer my oil filter was leaking. I think perhaps the mechanic may have used a torque wrench and spun the bolts off be using the "on" setting. That is why I posted this thread.
The "rust" claim doesn't appear to be truthful based on the lack of response from this post.

I understand. Then I would find another shop.

 

[Tank]

As a mechanic in a salt area this is kinda normal across all makes. Those bolts are not the strongest or best metal.