diff --git a/wpilibc/src/main/native/include/frc/simulation/DifferentialDrivetrainSim.h b/wpilibc/src/main/native/include/frc/simulation/DifferentialDrivetrainSim.h
index 8737cfa930..a9dc8a33bf 100644
--- a/wpilibc/src/main/native/include/frc/simulation/DifferentialDrivetrainSim.h
+++ b/wpilibc/src/main/native/include/frc/simulation/DifferentialDrivetrainSim.h
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ class DifferentialDrivetrainSim {
   }
 
  private:
-  const LinearSystem<2, 2, 2>& m_plant;
+  LinearSystem<2, 2, 2> m_plant;
   units::meter_t m_rb;
   units::meter_t m_wheelRadius;