SO, after over 13,000 miles I have developed a "buzzing" noise that bugs the crap out of me. At first I thought it was the speaker grill but the sound can be heard with the stereo on or off.

I've actually found the sources... One buzz was coming from behind the passenger seat. There is a small "cover" over the child seat anchor (I guess). I couldn't get it stop, so I removed it.

But, I still have a buzz, and the second one is coming from the side airbag cover behind the passengers head. I can hold the plastic cover that has airbag written on it and the buzzing ceases. Only because it says "airbag" on it, I don't want to mess too much with it. Anyone know if I can remove and reposition that cover, or is it attached to the airbag, or overly sensitive?

I'll be taking the car in to the dealer in about 6 weeks for the annual service and have them address these issues, but until, just wanted to see what anyone else had to say.

 

The side airbag panel likely pops right off and can be repositioned though I cannot confirm this. I don't mind taking apart just about anything on a car, but almost always defer to expertise regarding airbags unless I knew exactly what I was getting into (e.g., a steering wheel replacement). Just remember that side airbags, given the space they operate in, are quicker to deploy than the front airbags. So, if you end up trying a little "R&R," suggest keeping your work at arm's length.

Stepping back, I like your initial thought about "...not wanting to mess too much with it." You already knocked out one noise already. So if you can go until your dealer appt, do so.

One vote for waiting. This is about safety, not having to pony up the expense of screwing up, right?

 

Same noise, same spot. Crappy Dallas roads probably help degrade the fit of the components

 

At least make sure the car is off for at least one half hour to discharge the capacitor before you touch an airbag.