Yes, you can reverse the headrests. Push down on each side of headrest to expose the rods and push the fabric down more and you should see a clip. Pry it out and repeat for the other side. Be aware that the headrest also holds the plastic seat cover in place.

More info here:

https://teslaownersonline.com/threads/neck-pain-position.7062/page-2

 

All new cars have this issue.

Starting in September 2009, car manufacturers started complying with a new federal law that required head restraints to be no more than 2.2″ from the back of a passenger's head. Unfortunately, it seems that the passengers they used to determine this correct distance have horrible posture, and tend to slouch forward in their seats.

I've reversed my headrest to solve this.

 

While I agree that the headrests can seem a bit uncomfortable when first experienced, I understand that they were engineered under more modern standards intended to better protect us from injury than past versions of what are intended to be fundamental parts of the passive restraint system rather than just rests for our heads. It took some effort but, through seat and posture adjustments, I've gotten to the point where I always sit with my head touching the headrest (sometimes still feels like a bit of a contortion if I haven't driven for a few days).

Even though it feels less like the kind of neck support I'm used to from older cars, it certainly seems like it would provide more protection in case of a crash. Having recently watched some NASCAR and noticed how immobilized their heads are these days (watch the umbilical shift around during turns while their helmets/heads stay locked), I kind of get the point but do wish it had come with a little bit of adjustability for individual body types.

Hope you find the sweet spot!

 

Thanks for the input. How hard is it to flip or remove? I wonder if we could test it on the demo car.

 

Watching the video in post #2 above should give an idea. You'd probably have better luck trying it on a friends car that a demo. Maybe @garsh would come to Seattle to let you try it out. He's a nice guy!!

 

@garsh, I remember shortly after you got your car that you posted about a modification you made to the headrest, but I'm thinking it wasn't this turn it around trick. So I did a search on your posts about "headrests" and there are a lot!! I didn't take time to review them all, but it seems you have tried a few different things over the years. Can I presume that this turning it around is your preferred solution?

 

Yeah, I remember somebody bending the headrest posts to change the comfort. Was that @garsh?

And, by the way, Garsh is much better looking in person!

 

I suppose I should mention, for benefit of the OP, I have also had surgical fusion. And I'm not saying this will solve your issue, but I use a neck cushion that is designed to velcro around the base of the headrest. This has worked great for me for almost 90k miles; with the added benefit that my surgeon suggested that I lie on a neck pillow for at least 1 hour per day. I get that done while driving!

 

Do I have horrible posture? I have never had my head touch a headrest in a car🤦🏻‍♂️

 

It probably means you have great posture. I'm not sure I'm still capable of holding my head up unassisted. I'm sure I can't after a drink or two!