Horace

Does anyone have trouble with back support in the A4 seats. I have a 2.8 with the std. leather seats. Despite all the angle, height and lumbar adjustments, my lower back starts to ache after 10 mins. behind the wheel. I've never had any back trouble b4, but it is triggered by the A4 seats. I've had it a month and its not improving. I can go back to the old car for a week and the back is fine, but 10 minutes back in the A4 and it hurts. It's killing me, such a beautiful car shouldn't hurt. Any suggestions?

TomF

I found the same exact problem when I first bought my A4. I noticed it on my trip home from the dealer & after my 10 minute commutes to and from work. I was worried. It made it difficult to enjoy my new car. Then after 2 or 3 months, it just disappeared. I can't explain whether it was me getting used to the seats or the seats getting used to me. My recommendation would be to give it a couple more months before considering more drastic measures. Good luck.

Tom
1.8TQMS Silver/Ecru

7an

...but then it went away. However, if I spend any significant amount of time in another car (most recently a week in a Volvo S40) and then go back to my A4, the back pain comes right back. I have the standard seats without lumbar adjustments. Next time I'll get the sport seats for sure. This is the only ergonomical complaint I have about the A4.

EricB

I too had problems with lower back discomfort in my new A4. I found that by sitting FULLY BACK in the seat and adjusting the angle of the seat back to be less vertical, I now have no problems. Standard seats.

EricB
98.5 1.8T QMS Pearl

AT

std. 1.8t leatherette seats are the most comfortable i've been in

Joe III

For the first month, my back between the shoulder blade was really bothering me. I think the cushions are a little hard in my opinion.

After a while, It stopped hurting!

AndyC

I agree with TomF below, same story here..(nt)

Denver J

no back probs here, proper posture in the cockpit could be the problem?

ChuckH

...a new car. The only full-time offender was a '94 Taurus I drove for work. I used to practically be in tears every damn time I drove that car. Infact, I could barely get out and stand up! As far as the A4 goes, I think you'll adjust. I would highly recommend the sport seats though, for most people who experience occasional back pain.

Charles

AHB A4

I have same problem as Horace. I sure hope it goes away (got it a month ago).