[LAGWAGN]

Has any experienced cracking on their steering wheel? I have had this show up in a few locations on the wheel just recently. I'm nearly certain they are scratches, at least I hope, but if they are I'm clueless as to how they would have happened.

[Brandt51]

That's not cool, I'd def get that fixed by the dealer. Worse case, replace it with an upgraded M steering wheel with that alcantara covering.

[ROBM2C]

I agree I would go see the dealer right away for that .

[Moflow]

Damn! Do you park it outside and is there lots of sun? Just curious what could’ve caused this. I guess it could just be a manufacturing defect.

I scratched up the leather on my steering wheel several cars ago. I had a pocket knife that was clipped to the right side of my belt, turned out the clip for the knife was rubbing the steering wheel as I dropped into the car. I switched to wearing it on my left side and the problem was solved.

[Conissah]

Originally Posted by Moflow

I scratched up the leather on my steering wheel several cars ago. I had a pocket knife that was clipped to the right side of my belt, turned out the clip for the knife was rubbing the steering wheel as I dropped into the car. I switched to wearing it on my left side and the problem was solved.

I sit pretty close to the wheel, just because, and the little button things on the sides of jeans always rub the wheel. I plan on trying to code an easy-out feature to slide the seat back some when the car is off, so I won't snag the wheel. I've learned to just be more careful when getting into the car, but would be much easier if the seat moves back.

[nioh_lbbm2]

That honestly looks like something scraped your steering wheel. I doubt the dealer would fix it

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by Conissah

would be much easier if the seat moves back.

You can code in easy seat entry

[NYC Bimmer]

The same steering wheel damage happened to me as well, I think my watch did it. Doubt the dealer can/will do anything about it since it's physical damage and not a defect.

[Bumpinjeep]

Wedding ring. I'm guessing you keep your hand at the 12 o clock position when you drive.

[LAGWAGN]

Thanks for the feedback. I wanted to confirm it wasn't a known issue with the leather... Based on the feedback it's probably just my clumsy ass that scratched it, somehow.

[AlpsRider]

It might help to moisturize and treat the steering wheel with some good products. I use Leather Masters. It doesn't make mat leather shiny.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[skier219]

That looks like a scuff caused by a person. I did this on a previous vehicle when the zipper on my coat scuffed the steering wheel as I slid in. Depending on how the wheel was turned, when you rotate it back to normal, a scuff from a zipper or belt buckle down low could end up on the side or top of the wheel.

If it's happening a lot and in different positions around the wheel, it is most certainly a scuff you are causing and I'd suggest paying attention to what happens when you get in or out of the car to determine the cause.

[DanG]

I had this on my wheel. Groit’s leather care made the scuff disappear. https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...ks&from=Search