Thanks all for the comments. I recently switched from a 2016 Model S to a 2019 Model S. The seats in my 2016 were Gen 3 (aka Next Gen) and the ones in my 2019 are Gen 4 (aka Premium). I have had the 2019 for about a week and my lower back is killing me. I never had any issues with the Gen 3 seats. When I sit in my 2019, it feels comfortable but I do feel the side bolsters against my hips. For some reason, I feel it in my lower back when. I get out of the car. I have tried every seat position imaginable and nothing seems to work. Reading previous posts here I am beginning to think the difference is the seat sitting too low into the springs. The Gen 3 seats were made by Recaro for Tesla and the Gen4s were brought in house. Recaro knows how to make seats!
I am going to try the “put plastic under foam in between springs” method described above. Hoping that will provide a more supportive structure. If that doesn’t work, I am going to look for some used Gen 3 seats and try and installed them on my 2019 Model S.
Glad to hear I am not the only one having this issue. People think I am crazy for complaining about these seats but I know 100% they are killing my back and I haven’t had this issue with any other cars.
I am going to try the “put plastic under foam in between springs” method described above. Hoping that will provide a more supportive structure. If that doesn’t work, I am going to look for some used Gen 3 seats and try and installed them on my 2019 Model S.
Glad to hear I am not the only one having this issue. People think I am crazy for complaining about these seats but I know 100% they are killing my back and I haven’t had this issue with any other cars.