Disclosed are examples for detecting a displacement of a sensor within a tire. A baseline signal strength is compared to a measured signal strength. When a calculated comparison value (e.g., delta standard deviation) meets or exceeds a threshold value, the sensor is determined to be displaced from the expected location in the tire. When a sensor is determined to be displaced or otherwise loose from the expected location within the tire, an alert can be generated to provide notice to the vehicle driver or other entity of the issue so that the issue can then be remedied.