Does the basic toyota pruis c 2015 come with any kind of automatic lumbar support?

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We purchased a Toyota Pruise c (2015, basic model) a from the dealership in 2015 and everything has been great so far. But, we recently noticed a feeling like something is pushing on our lower to middle of our back when we are sitting in the drivers seat (it happens occasionally, maybe every 4 months). It will push and then stop. I can replicate the feeling by having my kid sit in the back seat and push their foot slowly into the middle of the back of the drivers seat (while I'm sitting in it). Feels almost exactly the same. I'm wondering if this is some kind of automatic lumbar support, like an air bladder or mechanical actuator in the back? The car doesn't seem to have any buttons to control any lumbar support and manual says nothing about this model having lumbar support. I noticed a bunch of plugs and cables / tubes under the drivers seat with some of the tubes going into the back of the seat. Is this related?

What makes this problem better or worse?

nothing, it's random

How long has your 2015 Toyota Prius C had this problem?

just in the past couples years, maybe 3 - 4 years after purchasing the car (brand new)

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in Portland OR

Mar 18, 2024

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Bo Faderon Jul 9, 2024

Hi, this is Bo, an auto expert on RepairPal's Car Genius team! Have you considered calling the Ghostbusters? The basic 2015 Toyota Prius C does not come with any automatic lumbar support features. The sensation you're describing sounds unusual, especially since your model doesn't have lumbar support controls. The plugs, cables, and tubes under the seat are likely related to seat sensors, airbags, and possibly heating elements if your vehicle is equipped with those features. Given that the sensation is similar to someone pushing on the seat from behind, it might be a mechanical issue with the seat itself. There could be something loose or a part that occasionally shifts and creates that pressure. It might be worth having a professional take a look at the seat to see if there’s any internal component causing this intermittent pressure. If you need more advice, have other questions, or need to find a certified repair shop in your area, just let me know! Call us at 877-913-1554, and we'll gladly find you a certified RepairPal shop in your area!

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