Uncomfortable Seats, Again

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by stokesey, Apr 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM.

  1. stokesey

    stokesey Junior Member

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    Hello I see a lot of threads about the uncomfortable seats in the Gen 3 Prius, but haven't found a thread that is decisive regarding fitment. I have 2015 Prius Two with mechanical adjustments. I believe all seats have airbags? I don't care about cloth/vinyl and am looking for OEM or aftermarket seats that will improve comfort. I don't mind using brackets or transferring my airbag but would prefer to avoid setting codes or having my airbag light on.

    Has anyone had success with aftermarkets or is there a bolt-in seat from other Toyota models? I see that Lexus CT200H seats would fit, but they're all powered. Adding wiring seems like a headache. Thanks!
     
  2. CR94

    CR94 Senior Member

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    My sympathies! Seats of the Prius Two have the same fault as did those of my earlier, cheaper, smaller Japanese cars----the saggy middle of the backrest provides insufficient lumbar support. I fixed that deficiency in the older, pre-airbag seats by taking the backrest apart and adding steel reinforcing straps and hardboard between the straps and the existing zig-zag springs. .I haven't done the same to the Prius because I'm intimidated by the air bags.

    Let us know what you work out.