Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation Lear Corporation ("Lear," and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") and its affiliates design, develop, engineer and manufacture complete seat systems, key seat components, complete electrical distribution and connection systems, high- and low-voltage power distribution products, electronic controllers and other electronic products. The Company's main customers are automotive original equipment manufacturers. The Company operates facilities worldwide. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lear, a Delaware corporation, and the wholly owned and less than wholly owned subsidiaries controlled by Lear. In addition, Lear consolidates all entities, including variable interest entities, in which it has a controlling financial interest. Investments in affiliates in which Lear does not have control, but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for under the equity method. The Company's annual financial results are reported on a calendar year basis, and quarterly interim results are reported using a thirteen week reporting calendar.

Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2024

Lear Corporation ("Lear," and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") and its affiliates design, develop, engineer and manufacture complete seat systems, key seat components, complete electrical distribution and connection systems, high- and low-voltage power distribution products, electronic controllers and other electronic products. The Company's main customers are automotive original equipment manufacturers. The Company operates facilities worldwide.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lear, a Delaware corporation, and the wholly owned and less than wholly owned subsidiaries controlled by Lear. In addition, Lear consolidates all entities, including variable interest entities, in which it has a controlling financial interest. Investments in affiliates in which Lear does not have control, but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for under the equity method.

The Company's annual financial results are reported on a calendar year basis, and quarterly interim results are reported using a thirteen week reporting calendar.