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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: jc_tattooer_ on 15 April 2026, 17:08
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Had my 8.5 GTi a good few weeks now, and I am constantly adjusting the drivers seat. I feel like every time I get in I’m further away fro the wheel, so I feel like I’m forever adjusting and it’s not comfortable at all.
Spoke to to dealer today, they can’t help me at all until August. 4 months!!!! But, it was almost like they knew it was an issue.
I’ve since found a bit on FB about people asking the same thing, anyone here at that issue?
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Is it the backrest you mean? Where it seems to recline a little bit? Yes, this is a known problem, I’ve seen several people report it. I think I’ve noticed it to some small degree in my car too.
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Yeah, I feel like I’m rotating it closer to the wheel every day. I thought for a minute, I just mustn’t have it dialled in right, but obvs now I know it is an issue. Cannot get over it’s such a long wait for them to get it in. Mind blowing
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Yep, can confirm my 75 plate GTI driver's seat does exactly the same thing - totally weird
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My old MK8 had this exact issue, the dealer replaced the whole back rest part, they reuse the foam and cloth etc from the old seat I believe?! This fixed the issue, I’ve not had any similar trouble with my current 8.5.
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I really thought I was just being too fussy, but literally every time I get in it, I’m having to adjust it.
It’s booked in now, being done whilst I’m away, so no need to mess about with courtesy cars and all that jazz
See if it sorts it.
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Had my drivers seat replaced for this, under warranty. Second seat works fine.
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That’s what I’m hoping happens for me. It’s booked in. In August. Bloody long wait!