Interior/seats wear resistance

[angelman]

I have about 15k on my car after 8 months of ownership. The drivers seat is already showing signs of creasing, and lumpiness. Compared to my Volvo leather seats its wearing way worse. I ask concerned if it's like this with less than a year, how will it be in 5 or more years. It's this normal? Should I ask SC to take a look. Also some of the soft surfaces seem very vulnerable to wear, especially around the console where is already peeling add one part and to have been punctured by something. Also the passenger kick panel has already come apart.

 

[ChrisH]

I have 4500 miles over 9 months and have noticed the wrinkling in the lower left driver’s seat where there is weight put on the seat exiting the vehicle. I would assume it’s normal. Obviously doesn’t look great but I’m guessing it’s normal for the material

 

[ngogas]

My mazda wears the same. It all depends the car manufacturers. I do notice that smooth surface leather has creases compared to surface that have rough on them. But then those surface aren't as soft. German cars seems to always have harder surface while asian imports are smoother leather that are software feel.

 

[ChunkAhoy]

Are these the original seats or the updated seats that are found on the current production?

 

[derekmw]

My MS did the same and I was a bit disappointed. It was a lease so it didn't bother me too much (plus they replaced the seats due to issues), but it has been on my mind with my 3 since it's not a lease.

 

[rivas]

Well I was looking to protect with Ceramic Pro for interiors for 600 in San Antonio, I am not sure if is worth it... but. What other options are out there, anyone?

 

[derekmw]

Well I was looking to protect with Ceramic Pro for interiors for 600 in San Antonio, I am not sure if is worth it... but. What other options are out there, anyone?

sheesh, that's crazy. I would rather just replace my seats in 3-4 years if they really wear out that bad. You can find good condition seats fairly cheap: TESLA MODEL S SEAT FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER, LEFT DRIVER 2012-2018 WHITE for Sale in San Diego, CA - OfferUp

 

[super20g]

5k miles and mine are similar. Nothing soft and fluffy ever does worth a damn over time.

 

[glide]

My MS leather seats are the worst quality I have seen in any vehicle I have owned.

I expect the Vegan stuff is worse in terms of wear.

 

[angelman]

The Volvo seats really are some of the best. The Tesla is comfortable, better than many but the Vovlo headrest is a perfect combination of soft but supportive. The quality of the leather on the Volvo seems way better in terms of feel and wear resistance. Tesla could definitely learn a thing or two about seat building from Volvo