Annoying noise from drivers seat cushion! Is this normal?

[DanF861]

My drivers seat back cushion (lower part) makes an annoying creaking/popping from the seat cushion. Almost seems like it's from where it rubs or touches the bottom seat cushion. Every time I move in the seat it makes this noise. Anyone else experience this or know how to fit it? Here's a video of what I'm describing:

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[DanF861]

Has anyone else noticed anything similar from their seats?

 

[Afgdrummer]

I have a noise that seems to be coming from the seat back not the base. At least to my ears. It's more of a creak. It happens when I take a left turn. SC claims they can't replicate it but next time I take it in, I'm going to do a test drive to prove to them. It's a very annoying sound.

 

[DanDi58]

No noises here.

 

[czbuckeye]

I had the same issue, January 2021 build. First time I took it in they oiled it up and the sound disappeared for a day. Next time they replaced the seat base and they said their was a service bulletin regarding the issue. Good luck it was annoying!

 

[RFM3_2018]

My service guy was telling me the noise is from when I lean in the seat and the seat pushes against the center console. I miss my 2018 Model 3, no creaks or rattles in that one. was a perfect build

 

[HarryDaHamster]

I just bought my car and yes i have the same noise. Service said they can't replicate the issue which is complete garbage...

 

[Dandesy]

Some people blame the dog. But the seat cushions are good too.

 

[MY-Y]

There was a label tag on the cable just under the seat trim by the door near the floor that was making a crinkling noise on mine. I was able to reach behind the plastic trim and pull the label off.

 

[mark95476]

Have you tried adjusting the lumbar and other seat controls to see if that makes a difference?

I don't have any noises from my seats and I've been in them a lot, both driving and resting. I take frequent breaks and watch YouTube (and Netflix occasionally) and recline my seats so I'm adjusting them quite often.

 

[egoodro85]

I have the same issue. They changed my seat and the noise went away. 3 months later it’s back and now have a seat on order and wondering how long it will last before needing a 3rd seat

 

[RFM3_2018]

I have the same issue. They changed my seat and the noise went away. 3 months later it’s back and now have a seat on order and wondering how long it will last before needing a 3rd seat

How did you get them to change it

 

[rogerssa]

I hate to bring this back up, but my 2021 is doing this now too. Started this winter and I thought it was just the cold, But it has gotten much worse. Every left turn you can hear it as one leans a little into the seat. I can also lean back a little or to the right myself just sitting still and make it happen.

 

[DanF861]

I hate to bring this back up, but my 2021 is doing this now too. Started this winter and I thought it was just the cold, But it has gotten much worse. Every left turn you can hear it as one leans a little into the seat. I can also lean back a little or to the right myself just sitting still and make it happen.

I ended up taking off the seat back and wedging a couple thin pieces of cloth between the areas where the seat bottom/backs come together. It was a super simple fix and has eliminated the noise.

 

[sluri]

I had Tesla look at mine 3X until finally one of the techs “placed leather conditioner to seat cushion” and it took care of it. They didn’t have to replace anything. Other 2 times told me it’s normal…… it was an annoying creaking sound.

 

[rogerssa]

I ended up taking off the seat back and wedging a couple thin pieces of cloth between the areas where the seat bottom/backs come together. It was a super simple fix and has eliminated the noise.

Is it hard to take off the seat backs? I will give that a try this weekend.

 

[.Slug]

My 2022 M3P just developed this after 9K miles. SOOO annoying. Had a service appointment for today but canceled it to attempt to address it myself. Need to also learn how to remove the seat backs. I think there are some LED posts somewhere that include the instructions for removing the seat backs. I'll have to hunt it down.

 

[DanF861]

My 2022 M3P just developed this after 9K miles. SOOO annoying. Had a service appointment for today but canceled it to attempt to address it myself. Need to also learn how to remove the seat backs. I think there are some LED posts somewhere that include the instructions for removing the seat backs. I'll have to hunt it down.

It's really easy to remove the seat backs. I remember they pop out after pulling off the headrest. Once you get them off you can isolate the noise and stuff some cloth/velcro in there to eliminate the noise. My noise went away by doing this, but has come back again so I'll be doing it again as well.

 

[GBMaryland]

Just purchased a brand new model YP in the driver seat creeks so I’ll be looking to figure out how to take apart the seat to add felt or something.

 

[yerEVan]

My 2022 build YP had a bad creak. Right in the center back. They took the back off. Lubricated a couple of rubber something in that spot, went away. That was 3 weeks ago.