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2023 Model Y rattles in the back
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ElectricAnt54
Active Member
I have it too Since day 1 in my car made 12/2021. I have saved a few promising threads where people fixed it themselves. I’ll look for the bookmarks tomorrow.
Common sources of rattles are headrests (take them out and see if it goes away, if it does try adding a strip of duct tape on the side of the metal prongs to dampen the vibration).
Else you can try to fold down the seats and see if that does anything to help.
Else you can try to fold down the seats and see if that does anything to help.
ElectricAnt54
Active Member
Some interesting posts about rear rattle noises with solutions:
This video also has section about how to remove rear seats:
Model Y rattle - anybody has similar problem?
My similar rattle was related to some cables, I believe the ones which connect to the rear seat fold release. It was fixed after my 3rd SC visit. Vin 058###.
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Model Y rattle - anybody has similar problem?
Hi folks, I have my Model Y since July last year. I always had a rattle and put the car twice in service for repairs and they never fixed it. There are two videos that shows what the rattle is Anybody had such a rattle and fixed it? If yes, what was the culprit? Thanks!
teslamotorsclub.com
Model Y rattle - anybody has similar problem?
My similar rattle was related to some cables, I believe the ones which connect to the rear seat fold release. It was fixed after my 3rd SC visit. Vin 058###.
teslamotorsclub.com
Model Y rattle - anybody has similar problem?
Hi folks, I have my Model Y since July last year. I always had a rattle and put the car twice in service for repairs and they never fixed it. There are two videos that shows what the rattle is Anybody had such a rattle and fixed it? If yes, what was the culprit? Thanks!
teslamotorsclub.com
Model Y Rear seat rattling
Hello, There is a rattling sound coming from the rear seat on the passenger side. Does anyone know what this could be? I had someone sit in the back and confirm it was coming from the bottom, possibly under the seat. This is not due to the seat belt, I bought the Etsy attachment to move the...
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Clunking noise from the rear of the car finally fixed!
I got a clunk this morning leaving the garage and driveway. It happened upon brake application so my first thought was that a control arm bolt or something in the suspension or brakes might be coming loose. It went away after a couple attempts to recreate it. I'll check this trunk hinge stopper...
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Model Y Rear seat rattling
Hello, There is a rattling sound coming from the rear seat on the passenger side. Does anyone know what this could be? I had someone sit in the back and confirm it was coming from the bottom, possibly under the seat. This is not due to the seat belt, I bought the Etsy attachment to move the...
teslamotorsclub.com
Model Y Rear seat rattling
Hello, There is a rattling sound coming from the rear seat on the passenger side. Does anyone know what this could be? I had someone sit in the back and confirm it was coming from the bottom, possibly under the seat. This is not due to the seat belt, I bought the Etsy attachment to move the...
teslamotorsclub.com
Model Y Rear seat rattling
Hello, There is a rattling sound coming from the rear seat on the passenger side. Does anyone know what this could be? I had someone sit in the back and confirm it was coming from the bottom, possibly under the seat. This is not due to the seat belt, I bought the Etsy attachment to move the...
teslamotorsclub.com
Model Y rattle - anybody has similar problem?
The noise might be coming from the very rear of the car, where the glass meets the plastic above where the rear speakers are. The Loveland, CO SC fixed my rattle by working in the area. On the outside of the car, push on car above where the spoiler is located and the glass...and see if it make...
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My rattle source was the black stoppers on the hatch. It would press against the plastic piece that is connected to the taillight. Give that one a shot. Had to rotate it counter clock wise a couple times and it went away. The rattle was driving me nuts, surprised that plastic piece is even there
Hey I recently got similar noise fixed. Mine was isolator in seat assembly that was missing from the factory. I was pulling all aftermarket out which amounted for 2 medium sized home depot box.
No one could pinpoint where it was coming from, until one day I bumped my head into my headrest in approx 45° angle. I set repair schedule and reproduced sound with my service tech in car and discovered problem to be a some sort of missing isolator in my seat.
After the repair, my seat feels more full and solid, and I'm happy noise is gone,
What is an isolator? Do you have the invoice with the description from the service tech?
I also have noises from rear seat back. If I cover the rear seat back with a couple of thick blankets, the rattles disappear which confirm the origin. I have dismantled the rear sea back but have been unable to eradicate the noises but I have not given up yet.
I had a similar issue, and the fix was nothing I guessed it would be. After wd40ing everything I could find, after unlatching the back seats and after adjusting every trim in the vehicle, the technician visited and found that behind the hatch trim where the exposed metal showed, a weld spot had come apart. nothing major, just where the top piece near the window is attached to the main frame. We stuffed it with some paper towels, and the noise went away. Good Luck !!
I am having the exact same rattling noise. When I took mine to Service Center the first time, they said it was related to headrest of the rear seats. They claimed the problem was fixed but in reality it was not. I have scheduled another appointment in another Service Center. 
Things not helpful:
1. Fasten the seat belts
2. Remove all headrests from rear seats
I found could the noise was reduced when:
1. Both rear seats were reclined.
2. Someone seating on the rear seat.
IMO, mine problem is definitely related to rear seat itself...
Things not helpful:
1. Fasten the seat belts
2. Remove all headrests from rear seats
I found could the noise was reduced when:
1. Both rear seats were reclined.
2. Someone seating on the rear seat.
IMO, mine problem is definitely related to rear seat itself...
PecuniaNonOlet
Member
I am having the exact same rattling noise. When I took mine to Service Center the first time, they said it was related to headrest of the rear seats. They claimed the problem was fixed but in reality it was not. I have scheduled another appointment in another Service Center.
Things not helpful:
1. Fasten the seat belts
2. Remove all headrests from rear seats
I found could the noise was reduced when:
1. Both rear seats were reclined.
2. Someone seating on the rear seat.
IMO, mine problem is definitely related to rear seat itself...
Be sure to let us know if you figure out what it is.
Wow sounds like you had an amazing service advisor. Can you share a picture where the rattle was?
Flynnaz
Member
my rattle turned out to be the back hatch bumpers on the inside had to be adjusted
Hey, hi, that's my video.
The noise is gone when the seat is folded/reclined. But always here when the seat is in the normal position.
Honestly, I do not know what I am the most pissed off: that I paid $7k for a FSD I have been promised since 3 years or that a $60k+ car is making stupid rattle noise.
Ugh. Tesla.
Update from my service appointment:I am having the exact same rattling noise. When I took mine to Service Center the first time, they said it was related to headrest of the rear seats. They claimed the problem was fixed but in reality it was not. I have scheduled another appointment in another Service Center.
Things not helpful:
1. Fasten the seat belts
2. Remove all headrests from rear seats
I found could the noise was reduced when:
1. Both rear seats were reclined.
2. Someone seating on the rear seat.
IMO, mine problem is definitely related to rear seat itself...
Issue#1 Problem Rattling noise from rear seats when passing on uneven road.
Verified concern. Retorqued 2nd row seat frame. Replaced middle rear seat cushion. -> Outcome: the noise was mitigated but did not completely go away
Correction: Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove & Replace)
Issue#2 Noise from the rear seat or trunk when pressing accelerator pedal. More noticeable when starting from ZERO speed or reducing the speed to ZERO. The clicking noise sounds from metal clicking metal from the truck door.
Verified concern. Diagnosed and removed rear sheer plates from rear subframe assembly and insulated area of concern. Retorqued sheer plates and verified proper operation. -> Outcome: issue resolved
Correction: Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove & Install)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part Quantity
EDGE CLIP 6MM 1 5-2 6.00 5GRP POM
WH(1496105-00-B)
Correction: Trim - Side - Trunk - RH (Remove & Replace)
Correction: NVH Adjustment - 0.5
My 23 YLR Fremont has a sharp metallic rattle over medium bumps. most pronounced at right center/right rear. the noise seems to change from center to right making me think something is rolling around. It sounds as if a bolt is bouncing around inside the lift gateor perhaps a cable is loose and single-tapping the metal. I remove lift gate panels and fully inspect (twice) nothing is loose. reached my hand inside the metal tail gate pockets and felt the entire bottom for loose bolts. nothing. raise tail gate? nothing rolling around.
Removed entire rear section including side panels, everything is tight. removed rear seat bench, looked around with flashlight. nothing. i did find ONE loose bolt sitting on top of the die cast structure under the LEFT cubby. I was happy, thought i fixed it. went for a drive--noise is still there. there's a loose bolt or nut around I am not finding. it sounds like it's in the very back at the tail gate. i'll have to ride in the tub area.
i have a lot of experience diagnosing and fixing noises in other car brands and creating tutorials, so i'm experienced. this one is driving me nuts though due to the location. i don't always have a driver.
Removed entire rear section including side panels, everything is tight. removed rear seat bench, looked around with flashlight. nothing. i did find ONE loose bolt sitting on top of the die cast structure under the LEFT cubby. I was happy, thought i fixed it. went for a drive--noise is still there. there's a loose bolt or nut around I am not finding. it sounds like it's in the very back at the tail gate. i'll have to ride in the tub area.
i have a lot of experience diagnosing and fixing noises in other car brands and creating tutorials, so i'm experienced. this one is driving me nuts though due to the location. i don't always have a driver.
You could check if the seat posts (the plastic pivots near the doors) are making the noise