Maddening rear crackling noise

[RickCRNA]

I've had my 2022 Model 3 for about 6 months and have had this very persistent crackling sound coming from the rear interior. It sounds like wood burning in a fireplace kind of crackling sound which is worse over rough road but present nearly all of the time. Doesn't seem to matter if rear seat backs are up or down and I've stuffed microfiber cloths between the seat sections thinking the seats may be rubbing against each other. Almost sounds like its coming from the rear shelf but nothing feels loose. Please...any suggestions for a fix other than taking the time to visit the service center (which I've not had much luck with). Thanks in advance!

Rick

 

[purple_starr]

Following. I have this too. It is very annoying and I haven’t been able to locate it.

 

[eglove]

I think it might be the heated seat element, there's a grommet that holds the rods that hold the element in and they come loose. If you take the backing off you should see them

 

[RickCRNA]

I think it might be the heated seat element, there's a grommet that holds the rods that hold the element in and they come loose. If you take the backing off you should see them

Thank you. Any idea how to proceed with checking this out in detail?

Rick

 

[xtremerazor]

Thank you. Any idea how to proceed with checking this out in detail?

Rick

Same issue. Any update or fix on this?

 

[catmug]

Also would love to hear if there is an update here, have the same annoying noise on my Y

 

[catmug]

Would also love to know if anyone figured this out, same noise on my Y. Driving me nuts.

 

[eglove]

Would also love to know if anyone figured this out, same noise on my Y. Driving me nuts.

Take the driver and passenger seat back off and re affix the yellow grommet into the seat frame - noise fixed

 

[RichAZ/CapeCod]

Me too. Thought I was nuts. Well, OK, I'm nuts, but still...

Rich

 

[RickCRNA]

Ok so how does one take the driver and passenger seat backs off to check out the grommet theory?

 

[JonECat]

Had a rattle near rear of my Y. Found it to be the retaining nut having come lose from the Audio Amp inside rear passenger side fender wall, behind rear wheel. Used Loc-Tite to prevent it from vibrating lose again. I recommend either clear Acrylic silicone or Loc-Tite for any lose components. Happens with almost all new cars.

 

[eglove]

Ok so how does one take the driver and passenger seat backs off to check out the grommet theory?

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[donovan]

Have you fixed this noise?

 

[RickCRNA]

Yes. Removed the front passenger seat headrest and then the seat back panel. Secured a metal clasp near the top middle with tape to keep it from rattling and also secured wire harnesses in seat back for good measure. No more squeaking sounds.