Steering Wheel Not Responding When Turning Car On & Off

[Michael_s]

I recently noticed that when I turn the car off and remove the key, the steering wheel no longer retracts and moves up for easy exit. Same is true when I get in the car and start it. The wheel does move when I use the button to the left (up, down, in and out) so there is power and function just not automatically.

Any thoughts? Is this a setting or memory problem?

Car is a 2010 X5M.

Thanks in advance.

[HIRISC]

I have same model/year.

For a time, it (steering wheel/column) would go up when exiting, but I would have to bring it down myself.

Now, it doesn't move upon exit without me doing it 'manually'.

Doesn't really bother me, so I never asked about it.

[Naz24]

Since your under warranty, just go to the dealer!

[mswaz]

Originally Posted by Michael_s

I recently noticed that when I turn the car off and remove the key, the steering wheel no longer retracts and moves up for easy exit. Same is true when I get in the car and start it. The wheel does move when I use the button to the left (up, down, in and out) so there is power and function just not automatically.

Any thoughts? Is this a setting or memory problem?

Car is a 2010 X5M.

Thanks in advance.

Mine does it every once in awhile about 1 out of every 20 times it will not come down to my memory setting. Occasionaly it will not retract. I dont really want them ripping the thing apart so until it stops working altogether Ill live with it.

[Michael_s]

Glad I'm not alone. Yes, its under warranty but not going to make a special trip. It's actually okay as I don't have to wait for it to move up/down, back/forth but it's definitely not working correct. I'm just raising it to exit for now.

I'm not sure I want them ripping apart the dash either..... my wifes 50i did it as well but then started working again if I recall correctly.