seat belt irritating driver's neck in Model Y, remedy?

[Fourdoor]

This worked for me. Just made sure I touched the brake to set my profile before adjusting the belt clip.

This is what we use in all of our cars for my wife (less than 5' tall) and it works great.

Keith

 

[Giraffe950]

I use this guy. Solves the problem for me (5’1”)

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[whisperingshad]

I ordered this

 

[GeezerSquid]

My wife used these Seat Belt Cushion

 

[arnolddeleon]

Adjusting the shoulder height to the lowest position that doesn't solve the problem for us, so this is what we use:

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smile.amazon.com

 

[Pianewman]

...broken record here.

ANYTHING that changes the angle of the strap from diagonal to vertical, is compromising the effectiveness of the seatbelt. Period. Ask any physical therapist, chiropractor, orthopedic surgeon. In an accident your upper body will twist, stressing the lower back.

 

[Az_Rael]

I use this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0177VLQ6Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I did have it on in my crash in my S and seatbelt worked per design, snugging me right up in the seat and locking. I agree with the others that the clips could interfere with the seatbelt operation in a crash. I liked this one since it looked nicer than the faux shearling ones.

 

[whisperingshad]

...broken record here.

ANYTHING that changes the angle of the strap from diagonal to vertical, is compromising the effectiveness of the seatbelt. Period. Ask any physical therapist, chiropractor, orthopedic surgeon. In an accident your upper body will twist, stressing the lower back.

Problem is the belt is on my neck rather than proper place on shoulder.

 

[whisperingshad]

I ordered this
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These work ok, but too hard and jab against me.

 

[greengirl]

I wonder if other shorter drivers (I am a 5'7" male) are bothered by the driver's seat belt irritating the neck when wearing summer clothes.

I got the model Y in the dead of winter and did not notice a problem until I started driving with just a shirt in summer weather. The seat belt height adjustment is not enough to remove the irritation. The seat back and forward position seem to offer a safe driving position but the belt is a bother.

I guess I can buy some of those pads to wrap the seat belt in but maybe there is another remedy that fellow owners can suggest. Thanks!

Yes!!! I have the same problem with my 2921 MY. I’m 5’6 and set it at lowest setting. Not safe

 

[greengirl]

I'm suspicious that changing the belt angle to more vertical (Super Dave's post) might create an issue in an accident. I just ordered a sheepskin sleeve for $14.95 for the passenger seat.

Where did u get this?

 

[Cavity1]

Dang it. I thought it was just me. I’m at 5’3 and so I thought it’s just an American car being bias to short people but it looks like even at 5’7 with the the adjustment down it’s still a pain in the neck. I’m tempted to try one of those seatbelt straps, popular in the 90’s, but thought it may create a safety issue.

Tesla should address the problem, we do not need to find solutions they should

 

[nmctelos]

Let me know, my main issue too. otherwise i have to move seat up and straighter.

I have the same issue. I roll down the window and clip it in the window. Makes my husband crazy, but I don't care. It is really so annoying.

 

[amsawatz]

I wonder if other shorter drivers (I am a 5'7" male) are bothered by the driver's seat belt irritating the neck when wearing summer clothes.

I got the model Y in the dead of winter and did not notice a problem until I started driving with just a shirt in summer weather. The seat belt height adjustment is not enough to remove the irritation. The seat back and forward position seem to offer a safe driving position but the belt is a bother.

I guess I can buy some of those pads to wrap the seat belt in but maybe there is another remedy that fellow owners can suggest. Thanks!

this is definitely bugging me: a taller than average woman which still means we're about the same height. I don't understand why the height adjustment wasn't designed to go further down - it was definitely designed with average white male height and up!

 

[Linda Sue Pohl]

I am 5'4" and have the same issue, trying to find a good seat config still

 

[Linda Sue Pohl]

I am 5’2 and the seatbelt cutting into my neck is the only issue I have with my car ( new owner, bought less than 2 wks ago- so new Tesla has not given me access to app yet. Punishment for purchasing 3rd party?). Still looking for a solution. Just purchased some seatbelt clips and hoping they help. Adjusting the seatbelt and the seat has not fixed it for me.

I am 5’4” and having the same problem. It cuts into my neck. From what I can observe by comparing my former Acura RDX, those seatbelts are installed lower so that they work for everybody, tall or short. I’m wondering if the Tesla service can fix this problem. I would be using the Raleigh, NC service center. Does anybody know if there is a better fix for this?

 

[Notch Peak]

I'm 6 ft and I feel like the belt is slowly trying to saw my neck in half. At first I thought it was all the way up but it was as low as it could go. I'm going to have to buy a sheep cover. I've never experienced this in any vehicle at my height.

 

[csrpenfab]

I'm 6 ft and I feel like the belt is slowly trying to saw my neck in half. At first I thought it was all the way up but it was as low as it could go. I'm going to have to buy a sheep cover. I've never experienced this in any vehicle at my height.

Same here! I’m 6’ and the belt won’t do low enough to prevent gnawing on my neck.

 

[dagug]

... it’s still a pain in the neck.

Literally

I'm 5'9" and I have the belt adjusted all the way down and it's JUST barely in my comfort zone. I can tell that if i were any shorter, it would bother me.

My wife is shorter though and she's never complained about it. Somehow her seat is adjusted well? Or maybe she's just not paying attention to it? Not sure...

 

[whisperingshad]

Literally

I'm 5'9" and I have the belt adjusted all the way down and it's JUST barely in my comfort zone. I can tell that if i were any shorter, it would bother me.

My wife is shorter though and she's never complained about it. Somehow her seat is adjusted well? Or maybe she's just not paying attention to it? Not sure...

feels great after an accident too personal experience. Passenger seat probably different position.