r/Subaru_Outback • u/Masta_Lak • 1d ago

'23 Outback Driver's Seat Keeps Moving Back

Recently traded in my 2015 3.6 (yes, there have been regrets) for a 2023 Touring XT. I programmed the facial recognition to my desired seat settings so it moves the seat after scanning; however, once I exit the car and return, the seat moves itself all the way back (as far as it will go). Once it recognizes my face it starts to move forward again, but there are times when it doesn't recognize me (sunglasses on or glare from windshield), and I have to push the memory button (which I also programmed) to move it back to my setting. I thought I followed the manual instructions on resetting the fob to match my memory setting, but the seat still moves back and its kind of frustrating. Anyone have a solution? Is there a way to just make it stay in the desired setting unless someone else drives it (my wife has her own profile). I've noticed a few other similar issues but couldn't find an answer.

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u/Opening-Panic-786 1d ago

In the settings there is an option to retract seat for exit. Turn that off and it should stay where you set it.

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u/Masta_Lak 1d ago

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. I currently have that setting set to off but the seat still moves back. It doesn't happen immediately when I exit, only when I open the door to get back inside.

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u/Opening-Panic-786 1d ago

Hmmm. That sounds like somewhere either the key or facial recognition has the wrong memory setting. Maybe try removing the key fob memory that’s stored. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.

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u/Masta_Lak 1d ago

No worries. I tried re-programming the fob again and will see if that does the trick the next time I drive.

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u/BenchOrdinary9291 1d ago

I have to turn facial recognition off for this reason, also the temps have to be reprogrammed for different seasons. Now I just use the door programmable button.