Driver's seat hurts to sit in, passenger seat is normal

[Mwhdvm]

Is this on the part parallel to the ground? I swear mine has developed a "bump" or "lump" in that part, maybe 4-5 inches from the seat-back in the part that I sit on that wasn't there when I bought the car. Quite annoying. Adjusting the seat seems to make it better and/or worse, but definitely one more factor to consider (lease is up in June).

Yes, I think you’re describing the same thing I have. It’s only on the right about 4” from the back, just about 2” in from the bolster on the right side. It’s very annoying and I’m really disappointed in myself for not driving it long enough to notice this before buying it. I have an appt w/ a different Kia dealer in a week and if they do nothing, I’ll take it to an auto upholstery shop and see if they can help me and just pay for it. I love the car otherwise.

 

[Mwhdvm]

I have the same issue. Can't remember if it's the right or left glute area, but there's a noticeable difference on one side of the seat bottom. I have basically been ignoring it. it's not horrible to sit in but there's definitely something going on there. I'm not really planning on doing anything about it. I have the GT2, so not sure if that makes a difference.

Not sure it makes a difference either but I have a GT2 also. The passenger side has a very slight similarity but it’s totally bearable so I’ve told the dealer the passenger side is normal. But the driver’s side annoys me within about 1 min of driving and it only builds the longer I drive unless I sit on a pad.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Mine is definitely in the seat portion (bottom) not the back. I’m sorry you’re having issues too but it does sound like a different issue?

Yeah sounds like a different problemo on my end amigo!

 

[MerlintheMad]

Yeah sounds like a different problemo on my end amigo!

"On my end", lol.

 

[Mwhdvm]

Well, I had an upholsterer take the seat out and after disassembling, we found they use a wire tie type thing that sticks thru the bottom of the metal support on the seat and is pointing up vertically into the cushion. It was even bent over slightly due to the pressure. There’s a slit in the foam that it should have sat in, but it was not in the slit and was in bottom of the seat right where I could feel it. We replaced it with a zip tie which is flat.

Oh, and Kia would do nothing on this b/c I couldn’t find in 2 different dealerships a tech who would sit in the seat and ”feel it”. So w/o one of them saying there’s something wrong, they wouldn’t do a thing about it.

 

[DoctorStiches]

Lol not gonna say princess and the pea. But i too notice small things in my shoes (the tiniest rock im talking less than a millimetre and i will notice)

 

[Gilley]

Thanks for the update. I need to figure out how the seat comes apart.

 

[StingertimeNC]

Interesting! I’ll probably leave mine alone but funny the made it that way.

 

[turboAWD]

Thanks for taking one for the team! Any idea how much work it is to get to that point? Or to being able to re-seat the cushion properly? If I have to re-seat every 3-4 months and it takes 10 minutes, I could live with it..

 

[Mwhdvm]

Thanks for taking one for the team! Any idea how much work it is to get to that point? Or to being able to re-seat the cushion properly? If I have to re-seat every 3-4 months and it takes 10 minutes, I could live with it..

Well, for an upholstery shop they had the seat out in minutes and apart quickly. Once we got rid of the dumb pointy wiring harness holder and replaced with a flat zip tie, won’t ever be an issue again.

 

[Mal Whatmore]

2018 GT Line: Yep Half an hour and the discomfort starts..

 

[Operation.stinger]

I noticed this in all three Stingers I test drove including the Stinger I currently own. My discomfort is in the lower back of these seats. I am not sure why... perhaps I have to further play with the adjustment settings... oh well...

I just poked the lumbar support out further to a comfy spot and I don’t have any issues it’s probably been one of the most comfy cars I’ve sat in now

 

[Volfy]

Just did an 8hr round trip last weekend. No ergonomics problems. Driver seat was comfy driveway to driveway.

This might sound silly, but a lot depends on how you sit in the seat. I notice most drivers, especially guys, tend to sit too far back. Ideally, a driver should sit up straight with butt, back, and shoulders all firmly pressed against the seat back. Then, reach forward with both arms - without taking either shoulder away from the seat back - both wrists should hover roughly over the top of the steering wheel. This allows your hands to go around the steering wheel - up to max of crossing arms 180deg - without lifting your torso off the seat back and losing support. Otherwise, you could be sitting too far back and not realize it, all the while using muscles in your back unnecessarily and repetitively while you drive.

For most body types, this distance should also allow your leg to reach the pedals easily, without straining. With manual transmission, having to reach the clutch with left foot typically forces a driver to scoot the seat forward enough to press the clutch with enough authority. Most of us who grew up driving manuals kinda just got used to adjusting the seat that way and knowing instinctively what the correct distance feels like. These days, a lot of drivers have not been exposed to a clutch pedal, and a guy can sit rather sloppily and still be able to stab at the soft accelerator pedal. The slouched posture might feel relaxed and comfy at first, but will grow tiring on a long drive.