Steering wheel degraded

the_citizen_1 | 2026-02-25 17:46 | 9 views

Hey. 2023 MYLR here. I like this car. I drive a ton, I’m at 120k already and it’s been great to me. Question: steering wheel cover is stretching and it’s driving me nuts. For sure it’s where I place my hand when I drive, but I expect it not to stretch/fail. See attached image. Do y’all think this is something Tesla will warranty or am I gonna be out cash?

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FLawless______ 2026-02-25 18:00

looks like normal wear and tear. one thing i don't like about the vegan leather. the wear and tear gets exacerbated by chemicals like hand lotion, sanitizer, oils.

DieSackgasse 2026-02-25 18:05

this is not normal. Its bad quality

_______o-o_______ 2026-02-25 18:15

At 120k miles, this is pretty minimal, to be honest. I've seen plenty of 50k+ mile cars that have far worse wear on the wheels.

the_citizen_1 2026-02-25 18:16

Dang. Thanks. Idk why it drives me so nuts but it does. Appreciate the reply.

alphagear6 2026-02-25 19:31

It'll start peeling - common problem. You'll need to take it to a upholstery shop (most economical, they stitch on new leather), have tesla replace the steering wheel (\~$800) or diy replace with one of the Chinese ebay specials (\~$300).

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