10/15/2026
A Tesla power seat that won't sit upright sounds like it could need a new motor. But that's not always the answer!
Our sister shop, Leon's PROFIX Auto Repair on North Porter Avenue, recently worked on a 2017 Tesla Model S 90D with exactly that concern.
The driver's seat would recline backward but stop before returning upright. After reproducing the problem and testing the controls, the technician used Tesla Service Mode to recalibrate both front seats.
The result? Normal seat operation restored without replacing any parts.
It's a great example of how modern vehicle repairs sometimes involve electronic calibration rather than new hardware.
We shared the full story, including actual footage of the calibration procedure:
https://www.profixautorepair.com/2017-tesla-model-s-driver-seat-calibration
Here at PROFIX Auto Repair on Rambling Oaks Drive, we're proud to be part of the same Norman repair family, with an emphasis on careful diagnostics and getting repairs right.