A method of correcting a seatback recline angle is provided. The method includes a vehicle seat having a seat portion and a seatback portion, wherein the seatback portion is configured to recline to a plurality of reclined positions. The method further includes the steps of (a) measuring a recline angle of a seatback; (b) comparing the recline angle of the seatback to a predetermined recline angle threshold; (c) determining if the recline angle exceeds the recline angle threshold; (d) providing a warning to a seat occupant when the recline angle exceeds the recline angle threshold, wherein the warning is configured to prompt a corrective action from the seat occupant; and (e) moving the seatback to a corrected position when the corrective action from the seat occupant is not received after a predetermined period of time.