Seat comfort - foam deterioration

[Bwanapete]

Our 2022 Lightning is a manican model. We are the original owners. After 7 hours of driving, I have severe right hip pain despite maximum use of Blue Cruise. It seems that no matter how I adjust the seat, there is lots of pressure on my femur where it fastens to my hip. The pain lasts for days. I tried using a pillow but that did not solve the problem. It was not a pain until the last year or so.

On our 2001 Volvo, after several years, the seat deteriorated because the foam sort of squeezed past the wire mesh that was supposed to support. I was able to fix that by sliding a piece of 1/4 “ masonite or plywood in from ihe space under the seat cushion. (I weigh about 180 lbs) Maybe this is what has happened in our 20,000 miles with the Lightning. The seat on my 2013 F150 did not deteriorate. We also have not had this problem in either of our Teslas.

1. Have any of you had this problem?
2. If so, what have you done to fix it?
3. Has your extended warranty covered cost to repair?

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[Timeless Epoch]

I always take my wallet out of my rear pocket for this very reason. If I drive more than 30 minutes with it in my pocket, my hip hurts and my leg starts to go numb. I presume it puts pressure on a nerve.

 

[chriserx]

Our 2022 Lightning is a manican model. We are the original owners. After 7 hours of driving, I have severe right hip pain despite maximum use of Blue Cruise. It seems that no matter how I adjust the seat, there is lots of pressure on my femur where it fastens to my hip. The pain lasts for days. I tried using a pillow but that did not solve the problem. It was not a pain until the last year or so.

On our 2001 Volvo, after several years, the seat deteriorated because the foam sort of squeezed past the wire mesh that was supposed to support. I was able to fix that by sliding a piece of 1/4 “ masonite or plywood in from ihe space under the seat cushion. (I weigh about 180 lbs) Maybe this is what has happened in our 20,000 miles with the Lightning. The seat on my 2013 F150 did not deteriorate. We also have not had this problem in either of our Teslas.

1. Have any of you had this problem?
2. If so, what have you done to fix it?
3. Has your extended warranty covered cost to repair?

I always take my wallet out of my rear pocket for this very reason. If I drive more than 30 minutes with it in my pocket, my hip hurts and my leg starts to go numb. I presume it puts pressure on a nerve.

Pull in to the dealership and they'll be happy to pull it out for you.

In all seriousness, if you have the premiumcare or premiumcare plus, this should be covered. In lieu of that, you can always cut a piece of mattress foam to size and a seat cover from your local parts store.

 

[DatOleMan]

I’m a former truck driver that had to see a doctor for hip pain. Make sure your seat is properly adjusted by lowering your hips right below your knees. Adjust pedals to avoid reaching. Adjust your lumbar and steering to correct posture. This takes the strain off your back, hips and thighs. No slouching in the seat.

 

[Aland12345]

My seat has always looked like left front corner is lower/worn. But I have seen several others all look the same. I did 4700 miles over 16 days. I did have to take out walleton a couple long days but that was it...

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