Steering wheel slowly drops down and needs to be recalibrated often

[Dave Bratton]

The problem is, the steering wheel will slowly lower over time and I have to calibrate again in a week or two. Why won't it stay calibrated? Is there something mechanical that is slipping? I have it set all the way up to give me the best view of the driver's display.
I can't imagine this is a software issue. Anyone know what's going on?

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[azbill]

Mine has a similar issue, but not the same. Mine keeps telescoping toward me, too close to my chest, then I have to reset it to all the way in to the dash. I have seen this happen twice in the last couple of months.

 

[rkalbiar]

Yeah. Have an S and a T. They both do this. Have to calibrate at least weekly. Annoying but at least possible.

 

[Mandarin]

Oh, I thought I’m crazy.
Same issue here, but also do have this issue with seat.
Calibrate every 3-5 days

 

[COdogman]

Are you sure you are not growing taller, giving the perception the steering wheel is lowering? ?

 

[BeanEW]

Yes, my R1S steering wheel loses its position over time but I only have to recalibrate it once every few months. I was so happy to see the recalibration OTA update came out. Ever since then, I don’t think it’s a problem.

 

[CaptRat]

Same issue here on my T. I have to reset both the steering wheel and seat position about every week or so. And that's an improvement from a few months ago when I had to rest them every other day.

It's a little annoying considering that I haven't had to reset the position in our other cars since the day I picked them up new from the dealer 10.5 and 8.5 years ago.

 

[bigsky]

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Hmm. Nothing of the sort happening with my R1S. Flawless since receipt in January. Knock on my head!

 

[AxelR]

Similar issue with steering. A reset will fix it for me. Rate: every few weeks.

 

[godfodder0901]

Similar issue with steering. A reset will fix it for me. Rate: every few weeks.

No need to reset, just recalibrate.

 

[godfodder0901]

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Hmm. Nothing of the sort happening with my R1S. Flawless since receipt in January. Knock on my head!

Do you have easy entry and exit set?

 

[AxelR]

No need to reset, just recalibrate.

Not sure which one is slower.

 

[bigsky]

Do you have easy entry and exit set?

Hmm. Got my R1S last January. I think I set that up, but can't recall for sure. Guessing that it is not; do no see seat adjustments made when I get in other than what my profile has stored.

 

[godfodder0901]

Hmm. Got my R1S last January. I think I set that up, but can't recall for sure. Guessing that it is not; do no see seat adjustments made when I get in other than what my profile has stored.

That's why you don't see the drift.

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

I haven't had to move mine since doing my initial config in March '23. I think one time I did move it accidentally (poking around in settings) but was glad it "remembered" and was able to get it back where I wanted it easily.

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