A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Is Out Of Warranty & Is Now Experiencing Costly Failures. He Adds, “Both Of My Front Seats Have Become Unadjustable”

Anthony Dowd, a Cybertruck owner from Virginia, says his truck is experiencing reliability issues after it went out of warranty.

Anthony has driven his Cybertruck for 66,000 miles, surpassing the 50,000-mile limit of the limited warranty. With Tesla no longer covering repairs, his Cybertruck is starting to experience problems.

Currently, Anthony’s complaint is that both of his front seats are not functioning and cannot be adjusted.

The driver's seat no longer adjusts in height, and the passenger seat cannot move forward or backward to alter the distance to the windshield.

This is definitely not ideal, and the frustrated Cybertruck owner shared his story on the Tesla Cybertruck Owners group on Facebook.

He writes…

“Front seat issues, anyone else?

At 66k miles, I am out of warranty, and now both front seats have issues.

The driver's seat bottom won't adjust up or down, and it makes a grinding noise. The passenger seat won't slide back; it just clicks.”

Anthony doesn’t believe the issue with his seats is caused by sand after driving on the beach. He notes that his truck already had seat problems before the beach trip, and one of the seats failed two months after the trip.

He continues to write…

“NO, it's not from the sand! One seat was grinding before that beach drive, and the second one stopped moving just yesterday, 2 months after that drive, despite many extremely thorough cleanings.”

Finally, Anthony ends his post by expressing his wish that Tesla offer an extended warranty option to address all the issues that arise with the Cybertruck.

He writes…

“Going to try to fix them myself. Wish we had an extended warranty option through Tesla!”

Below his post, Anthony included a picture of his Cybertruck driving on the beach.

Looking at the comments, fellow Cybertruck owners shared several ways to fix the seat adjustment mechanism without having to potentially pay thousands of dollars to Tesla for out-of-warranty repairs.

A fellow Cybertruck owner writes…

“This has to be a very frustrating situation. I went through several issues myself, and I feel your pain. Regrettably, you might be stuck paying $2500-$3500 to replace the seats or the sealed seat track assembly units. Here are some things I'd try…

1. Use a blow air hose to clear dust, debris, or pebbles from underneath the seat tracks. Be careful not to damage any wiring harnesses or unsealed plastic parts.

2. Go to Controls > Service > Driver Seat, Steering & Mirrors Calibration and recalibrate the seat. See if the recalibration helps the software relearn the hard stops. If the sensors lose track of position, the seat may refuse to move. If you hear a grinding noise, stop to avoid further damage.

3. Try the two-button scroll wheel reset. Hold down both scroll wheels on the steering wheel until the main screen turns black, resets, and reboots. This will help reset the seat control module if it has lost communication with the main computer.

4. A grinding noise indicates the electric motor is still spinning, but the plastic internal gears are likely worn out from heavy use or the easy entry feature each time we enter or exit the truck. Cheap build quality.

I don't think we can just replace the gears, so it might have to be a full seat track assembly unit replacement. I'd check salvage yards/eBay and/or consult with a local third-party shop.

5. On the passenger side, the "click" likely means the relay is firing, and power is reaching the motor, but the motor is unable to turn. Check for obstructions and/or lubrication on the rails. While sliding the backward/forward switch, try applying some force and body weight to help the motor. Also, check under the seats for a large yellow/black wiring harness in case it has been kicked loose by the rear passengers. DO NOT plug/unplug the yellow/black connector while the car is on.

Another Cybertruck owner, Harpreet Bali, writes…

“Step 1: Try calibration (quick, just in case)

1. Sit in the seat

2. Hold the slide or height button for 15 seconds

3. Power off the vehicle via the screen

4. Wait 5 minutes

5. Retry

If still grinding or clicking, mechanical. Move on.

Step 2: Power down safely (Cybertruck-specific)

Cybertruck is sensitive to seat connectors.

1. Controls

Safety Power Off

2. Open the frunk

3. Disconnect the 12V battery

4. Wait 10–15 minutes (important)

This avoids airbag and restraint faults.”

It might be worth trying some of these methods if you run into similar issues; however, please let me know what you think in the comments. Share your ideas by clicking the red “Add new comment” button below. Also, be sure to visit our site, torquenews.com/Tesla, regularly for the latest updates.

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Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and the evolution of the EV space daily for several years. He covers everything about Tesla, from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.