Originally Posted by Labardor

I have a new RX 350F Sport (2021) and love the heated seat for my back, but its hot here in Louisiana and sometimes its nice to have a cooler seat. The noise it makes is horrible and for the price of the car, it seems it is unacceptable. Depending on how I am sitting (moving my head a bit) the noise is less. Has anyone else experienced this? Of course, when heated, its different and not a problem. It will be going back to the dealership for a check up, but I may also get rid of the car if it can't be improved. This is my 3rd RX in 18 years (and only bought this one b/c of an accident that caused my car to be totaled by the insurance company).

Originally Posted by mak99

While I agree with NKD's comment about the awkward location, I've been leaving my seat (2019 450h) on AUTO and am quite happy with it deciding when to heat, and when to cool.

Originally Posted by Nkd15

I guess another gripe I have is when I leave seat temp on Auto, when cooling turns on to max, the fan noise I hear behind my head is too loud and gives me a headache. I fan sound on low and medium is okay but high is just too loud for me, so I end up not using Auto

Originally Posted by Nkd15

I guess another gripe I have is when I leave seat temp on Auto, when cooling turns on to max, the fan noise I hear behind my head is too loud and gives me a headache. I fan sound on low and medium is okay but high is just too loud for me, so I end up not using Auto

Originally Posted by 053xr

I second the vented seats noise - I can't tolerate even level 2, keeping them on 1 (still love the feature).

I also noticed that when AC is on Auto it takes few seconds for it to kick in when you start the car... And when the car is extra hot - those few seconds feel like eternity The delay is a lot less without Auto.

Originally Posted by Nkd15

I guess another gripe I have is when I leave seat temp on Auto, when cooling turns on to max, the fan noise I hear behind my head is too loud and gives me a headache. I fan sound on low and medium is okay but high is just too loud for me, so I end up not using Auto

Originally Posted by gadgetman1

I suppose it has a lot to do with where you live & what you’re used to. I live in Texas & the outside temps are nearly always 100+ degrees in the summer. The inside temps are easily 150 degrees. I really don’t care how loud the seat fans are, I want them to cool down to below body heat levels as soon as possible. I won’t buy another vehicle without seat cooling if it has leather seats.

Originally Posted by johncoby

When I turn on the AC fans to the seats there is a loud sound of rushing air to the back seats. Is this normal? It’s pretty annoying to the point I turn it off.

Originally Posted by johncoby

When I turn on the AC fans to the seats there is a loud sound of rushing air to the back seats. Is this normal? It’s pretty annoying to the point I turn it off.

Originally Posted by seadonu

Just curious, do all vented seats on the max speed whistling or only mine?

Originally Posted by GSFRX350

Whistle??? They make a lot of noise, they do suck hard. Only on max though and when in Auto only do it for a few minutes until they lower to a quieter setting.