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Driver Seat creaking annoying!

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#1 ·
Searched the forum, but did not find any thread regarding a driver's seat creaking / squeaking. It happens when I shift my weight on the bottom seat cushion. I can reproduce the creaking sound when I push down on the seat cushion, more towards the side nearest to the driver door.

The noise goes away slightly if I move the whole seat a little forward or backward. I've also looked online to see how to take off the cushion, or at least the seat cover, just so I can take a look at the internal parts. I figure it's some not that needs tightening, or a joint that needs lubrication. Any insight on fixing this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
 
#2 ·
I had the creaking driver’s seat on my 2008 Limited. It was most noticeable in slow speed parking lot maneuvers. I brought it to my dealership and let the tech ride with me in the parking lot. He heard it and said maybe one of the spot welds on the seat frame was broken. They replaced the seat under warranty.
 
#4 ·
Read the TSB I Posted:

I brought my 2019, limited in for the noisy seat, Around June 2019.
They removed the seat and replaced the seat motor and gearbox.
Good for about 6 months then came back again.
They called Toyota support and eventually.......
This TSB was issued...

I think they replaced allot of seatback motors before Toyota issued this Lubrication TSB....

And after the TSB was performed, My seat is really perfect now....

My noise was Creaking when the seat was power reclining forward and backward....
Could be related to your issue????