Rattle in driver's B pillar (2024 LC)

[planisher]

I picked up my 2024 LC last week and have noticed a slight rattle in the driver's side B pillar. It sounds like it is coming from the seat belt adjustment area. It doesn't happen all the time or going over large bumps. But when hitting a series of smaller bumps (like a rumble strip) I hear a rattle.

Can anyone else confirm this sound is normal (and just part of the seat belt mechanism) or something I should bring up with the dealer? Thanks!

 

[BacaraLC]

Just had this fixed, took them two days to find. Removed door card, etc. Turned out to be striker for door that just needed adjustment. Not sure what that means, but was thinking worst case scenario like missed spot weld or something and it was simple fix once they narrowed it down. Sound travels on these noises, so not easy to find.

 

[planisher]

Thanks! I will give it that a try. Hopefully it is something simple that can be adjusted.

 

[planisher]

Just had this fixed, took them two days to find. Removed door card, etc. Turned out to be striker for door that just needed adjustment. Not sure what that means, but was thinking worst case scenario like missed spot weld or something and it was simple fix once they narrowed it down. Sound travels on these noises, so not easy to find.

So I think it may be the door release and/or the striker. I wrapped some electrical tape around the striker and that seemed to remove the rattle (it is strange how noise travels). I did try adjusting the striker but there doesn't appear to be much allowance to adjust.

I will drive it a little more with the electrical tape to see if that is really the culprit. You definitely helped me narrow down the cause and I really appreciate it!

 

[mountaindesert]

I heard this annoying rattle every time the windows were open. After driving me crazy for some time I found it was the tag on the base of the seat belt

The tag was kind of a plasticky material that would make a loud rattling sound in the wind. I cut them off and remove them from both seat belts and the rattle was gone.

 

[BacaraLC]

So I think it may be the door release and/or the striker. I wrapped some electrical tape around the striker and that seemed to remove the rattle (it is strange how noise travels). I did try adjusting the striker but there doesn't appear to be much allowance to adjust.

I will drive it a little more with the electrical tape to see if that is really the culprit. You definitely helped me narrow down the cause and I really appreciate it!

Well, my rattle is back a week later. It drives me crazy so back to dealer we go.

 

[Vetterous]

I also have this rattle sometimes. I'll bring mine up at my 5k checkup.

 

[JTom]

I picked up my 2024 LC last week and have noticed a slight rattle in the driver's side B pillar. It sounds like it is coming from the seat belt adjustment area. It doesn't happen all the time or going over large bumps. But when hitting a series of smaller bumps (like a rumble strip) I hear a rattle.

Can anyone else confirm this sound is normal (and just part of the seat belt mechanism) or something I should bring up with the dealer? Thanks!

I noticed that there is a fair amount of play in the fuel access door. I can see that being an issue.

 

[cjbrow]

I have the same sound, starting to get irritating, especially as it gets more noticeable in the colder morning. Any updates?

 

[Vetterous]

Mine is still rattling. I didn't have time to leave the LC with the dealer for them to look at it, but like you, mine is getting worse with the colder weather and I'm going to have to find time to leave it with the dealership. I've seen the Tacoma (TRDJohn) has had similar issues (his was the window). I've tried pushing on the window when it is rattling, and that doesn't see, to stop it. Mine seems to be right behind the armrest, or at least pushing there stops the rattles. I thought about just pulling the door card and putting some sound deadening, but if that doesn't solve it I don't want crap from the dealership for working on it and them blaming me for stuff.

 

[EOD Guy]

Having taken most of the interior panels out at some point, I took out the front storage trays (just behind the 2nd row seats) and the metal cover over (the Hybrid battery) is basically a metal platform with a lot of movement/adjustment when the two large bolts are removed, probably 1/4" of movement. If those bolts are loose, I'm sure it would rattle, I'm wondering if those bolts are loose if it might sound like it was the "B" pillar. Might be worth your while to flip the rear seat all the way forward and let someone drive you around a bit and listen for it at the bottom/front of the cargo platform.

 

[blandcruiser]

I notice mine from the rear driver side door if I push on it a bit reaching back while driving it goes away. Seems like something loose in door maybe

 

[Vetterous]

I notice mine from the rear driver side door if I push on it a bit reaching back while driving it goes away. Seems like something loose in door maybe

Yep, that's seems to be right where mine is also.

 

[TakaraLC]

I started to get this as the weather cooled.

 

[jack_johnsonCY]

I picked up my 2024 LC last week and have noticed a slight rattle in the driver's side B pillar. It sounds like it is coming from the seat belt adjustment area. It doesn't happen all the time or going over large bumps. But when hitting a series of smaller bumps (like a rumble strip) I hear a rattle.

Can anyone else confirm this sound is normal (and just part of the seat belt mechanism) or something I should bring up with the dealer? Thanks!

I thought I'd also check in Just got my LC 250 2.8D (Hino factory-made) and also getting this same sound when driving over imperfect surfaces. Took it to the dealer twice but the issue is still unresolved. Will be monitoring this thread hoping that someone will be able to pin-point the problem.

 

[trek805]

Same here. Squeaky brakes, rattles...

 

[jack_johnsonCY]

I thought I'd also check in Just got my LC 250 2.8D (Hino factory-made) and also getting this same sound when driving over imperfect surfaces. Took it to the dealer twice but the issue is still unresolved. Will be monitoring this thread hoping that someone will be able to pin-point the problem.

I figured out where mine above-the-driver's-head rattle was coming from. The soft-close grab handle above the driver's door was not attached properly - I could slide the whole handle assembly back and forth by applying small force (the other three handles were attached much better). Probably not screwed well enough at the factory. I will be opening the handle assembly shortly to see if these can be attached tighter. For now I have come up with a temporary fix - see artached. This created extra pressure on the fixing points of the handle and it stopped rattling.

 

[EOD Guy]

I figured out where mine above-the-driver's-head rattle was coming from. The soft-close grab handle above the driver's door was not attached properly - I could slide the whole handle assembly back and forth by applying small force (the other three handles were attached much better). Probably not screwed well enough at the factory. I will be opening the handle assembly shortly to see if these can be attached tighter. For now I have come up with a temporary fix - see artached. This created extra pressure on the fixing points of the handle and it stopped rattling.

All of the grab handles in the cargo area in mine were just barely tight. You could back the bolts out with your fingers.......... not so much anymore.....LOL

 

[DaneTrain]

I had a super annoying metallic tap sort of rattle in the passenger side back seat C pillar, it was very noticeable when driving over minor rough roads and medium bumps, even from the drivers seat.

I took off all the back passenger side panels looking for the noise but couldn't locate the source.
(BTW, don't let your seat belt retract into the spool all the way, it wouldn't unlock even with all the 'youtube video help' I found, had to order a new one. Use a zip tie to wrap around the belt before it goes into the spool before you take it off)

Turns out it was coming from my port installed roof rack as the center mount is right above that pillar, it didn't seem loose at all but as soon as I took the roof rack off the rattle/click stopped. (probably will leave it off, kind of like the look)

 

[gsolo]

All of the grab handles in the cargo area in mine were just barely tight. You could back the bolts out with your fingers.......... not so much anymore.....LOL

I'm experiencing the same ticking/rattling noise from my passenger grab handle. Do you mind expanding on the fix?

Much appreciate all the help here!