2021 Refresh Model S Rear Creaking

[interbear99]

Ok so it’s either the latch in the seat or where it mates. What you can do if you don’t have anyone in the back of your car often (and this is just a for-your/sanity-fix) is to wedge the cloth in the side so that you can put the seat up and wedge it “closed” but not latched. At least you’ll be able to drive without losing your mind. I’m sensitive to anomalous sound too, so… I feel your pain.

Update. Service center replaced both rear seat backs and the rattle/creak is completely gone. Feels like a brand new car, some other rattles disappeared as well. I’m so happy.

 

[WilliamG]

Update. Service center replaced both rear seat backs and the rattle/creak is completely gone. Feels like a brand new car, some other rattles disappeared as well. I’m so happy.

Great result. Glad to hear it.

 

[memo=[]]

noise came back a month later or so, but it was probably the old design.

 

[spoonf20c]

i have this issue, can someone please explain what exactly has to be tapped or foam insulated? i can confirm there is no noise when the seats are folded down.

 

[interbear99]

i have this issue, can someone please explain what exactly has to be tapped or foam insulated? i can confirm there is no noise when the seats are folded down.

Some recommend taping the U hook that latches the rear seats in. This did not work for me.

Tesla ended up replacing all of the rear seats for me which solved the issue.