View Poll Results: Do the AC seats function to your expectations?
No, they do not seem to function very well.
10
55.56%
Yes, the seats cool very well.
8
44.44%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll
AC seats poll
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,312
Likes: 542
From: Florida
The two choices for answers to your question are not really fair. It leaves little choice for those who are not unhappy with the cooling.
Lexus will likely do something about this in the future but not for the existing owners. No where in the literature does it indicate you will have forced cold air in the seat.
Lexus will likely do something about this in the future but not for the existing owners. No where in the literature does it indicate you will have forced cold air in the seat.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: PA
When I read the manual and learned there were three seat climate settings, heat, vent and cool, my opinion was "heat" would be hotter than ambient conditions (which it is and it is adjustable over a range of higher temperatures), "vent" would circulate ambient temperature air (although not sure how you might notice this), and "cool" would circulate or at least give the sensation of cooler than ambient temperature seats.
I notice a very subtle if any difference when I select vent or cool, even with it set to the maximum "cool" position. Hence my expectations were dissappointed, and I do not use the vent or cool settings - nothing seems to change when I do.
I notice a very subtle if any difference when I select vent or cool, even with it set to the maximum "cool" position. Hence my expectations were dissappointed, and I do not use the vent or cool settings - nothing seems to change when I do.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: MD
AC seats poll
Well actually I'm quite pleased so far. I just purchsed a 2009 LX and had read about the problem on this forum before, so while I was test driving the vehicle I turned it to it's coldest setting and could actually feel the cool air through both my jeans and on my back. I had a "medium" winter jacket on too. Granted this was in late November here in Rockville MD, and I don't know if the air used is brought from the outside or not. Outside temp was about 30deg at the time.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
So far we're happy with "cooling" of the seats. There is not a lot of air blowing out of the seats but they do cool and the feature works well together with all the rest of the vents in the car. I like that the seats cool with very little extra noise and vibration.
Trending Topics
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler
Michael S. Palmer
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!
Brett Foote
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
