Heated Steering Wheel only gets lukewarm?

[jblc20087]

Just bought a certified 2013 LC 200 series and this is the first time I've had a vehicle with a heated steering wheel. After research I know the wooden portion is not supposed to be heated.

How warm would you say the leather portion of your steering wheel gets after turning the function on? I feel like mine does not get that warm, even after 15 minutes.

 

[kreiten]

my gets pretty damn warm, def warmer than what I would consider lukewarm.

 

[M1911]

Mine is pleasantly warm to the touch when not wearing gloves.

 

[CLHickman]

Ours is rather warm and takes about 10 seconds to get to a comfortable temp.

 

[mark71]

Sounds like a heated steering wheel is like power windows: once you get used to it, you won't want to go back.

 

[Island1064]

Mine is warm too, but wish it was the whole wheel instead of just the leather part.

 

[ranma21]

Sounds like a heated steering wheel is like power windows: once you get used to it, you won't want to go back.

Oh yes! Used mine this morning, loving it, just wish the wooden parts get warm too, guess I am asking too much! Get warm fairly quickly on my 11 LX.

 

[jblc20087]

Thanks for the responses - I believe they confirmed my suspicion! I did get a wrapper warranty, so hopefully Toyota will replace the steering wheel since it is not getting warm enough.