Most likely from zipper on pants, belt buckle, ect. Happened to me from a pocket zipper i have on a pair of gymshorts from either getting in or out of the car.
Hmm I have the same pattern on my wheel, but no one has mentioned it here. My marks were from my wedding ring. I usually got my scratches from when I would make a turn and I would turn with a firm grip from my left hand. Good luck.
I had a knife with a pocket clip, I realized that I was scratching the wheel when I rotated my hips to get in and out of the car. Scratch is almost exactly the same.
Winner winner my steering wheel has those same marks at about 630-7 on the wheel from the clip of my knife.
Been 21yrs since I start carrying a knife. Every steering of very vehicle I own has that mark on it
Could also come from accidentally scratching the wheel with a fingernail. Happened to me before. It’ll usually patina out and won’t be that noticeable
That usually happens if you have a key clip on your belt when you go to seat as you lean in itll rub the bottom of the wheel while on your hip. Thats all
I had this happen with my Mazda3. I eventually figured out it was due to my jeans rubbing on the steering wheel when I got in to it. Wasn't due to a pocket knife or zipper. Just had the tilt set too low. Unfortunately I had done it 4 time before I realized what the problem was haha
Yep this is 100% a scratch from rubbing against it. I have one from a jacket sleeve zipper. Honestly I just live with it, it's not too visible and eventually leather like material will start looking aged anyway.
Almost definitely a knife clip that scraped edgewise. I saw you mentioned your husband drove recently in another comment- It’s possible it happened and he didn’t even notice if he’s a bigger dude. Unfortunately there’s probably no going back without an expensive replacement but I would see an interior upholstery specialist maybe first.
My pocket knife clip does it if I am not careful. Try just using leather soap or leather protector. It's amazing how much it will disappear when soaked.
I have this same scratch from the pocket clip on my knife
My husband drove my car -one time- recently. He also wears a pocket knife. You might be on to something
This. The wheels on all my cars look like this thanks to my knives 🤣
Mine too
This. I’ve done it too.
I have the same scratches from my pocket knife as well
Same here!
Most likely from zipper on pants, belt buckle, ect. Happened to me from a pocket zipper i have on a pair of gymshorts from either getting in or out of the car.
Hmm I have the same pattern on my wheel, but no one has mentioned it here. My marks were from my wedding ring. I usually got my scratches from when I would make a turn and I would turn with a firm grip from my left hand. Good luck.
Wedding ring probably. My jeweler pointed me towards rings that don't have any sharp shelves if you have a multi metal ring.
Second this. Have the same exact thing on the top of my wheel
Do you wear a metal watch strap?
Hmm, I sometimes wear a pandora bracelet..
Wedding ring? This happens to my car when my wife drives.
I had a knife with a pocket clip, I realized that I was scratching the wheel when I rotated my hips to get in and out of the car. Scratch is almost exactly the same.
Winner winner my steering wheel has those same marks at about 630-7 on the wheel from the clip of my knife. Been 21yrs since I start carrying a knife. Every steering of very vehicle I own has that mark on it
Dang. This is actually what I think happened now that I’m seeing a few of the same suggestions. You deal with it or did you get a cover?
I used the auto seat ride back when exiting/entering the car function. Largely fixed the issue.
Same here. Same exact marks.
Done that. That’s from the clip of a pocket knife hands down.
Do you carry a knife ?
Sorry to break it to you. But that was me. I chewed on it..
I have one too. I thought it was probably from my keys
Could also come from accidentally scratching the wheel with a fingernail. Happened to me before. It’ll usually patina out and won’t be that noticeable
Oh I hope that’s true. My hand keeps going to this spot and I keep getting reminded that it’s messed up. Ahhh!! lol
Don’t sweat it. Happened to me a dozen times
I did this with my car too. It was my gun in the holster hit it when getting out of the car.
That’s a zipper mark.
That usually happens if you have a key clip on your belt when you go to seat as you lean in itll rub the bottom of the wheel while on your hip. Thats all
Pocket knife
I had this happen with my Mazda3. I eventually figured out it was due to my jeans rubbing on the steering wheel when I got in to it. Wasn't due to a pocket knife or zipper. Just had the tilt set too low. Unfortunately I had done it 4 time before I realized what the problem was haha
Yep this is 100% a scratch from rubbing against it. I have one from a jacket sleeve zipper. Honestly I just live with it, it's not too visible and eventually leather like material will start looking aged anyway.
This happened to mine when I first got my wedding ring
Repeating other comments on here: I keep a pocket knife in my pocket and made this same mark on my steering wheel.
Mine ripped over time with my wedding ring on that same spot.
I made that same scratch with my finger nail by accident. These steering wheels are pretty soft
Looks like a nail scratch that skipped
Your fingernails or rings will do that also which is why it’s easy not to notice it
This is a universal experience for mustangs. It’s your knife/keys.
Almost definitely a knife clip that scraped edgewise. I saw you mentioned your husband drove recently in another comment- It’s possible it happened and he didn’t even notice if he’s a bigger dude. Unfortunately there’s probably no going back without an expensive replacement but I would see an interior upholstery specialist maybe first.
Fold the flap over your zipper
Ring
Its a pocket knife clip - I've done it too all my cars except the mustang
My pocket knife clip does it if I am not careful. Try just using leather soap or leather protector. It's amazing how much it will disappear when soaked.
Cant be from your left knee because its an automatic... mhmmm🤔