Abstract: A mobile device holding system for a vehicle is disclosed. The mobile device holding system includes a seat having a body, where the body of the seat defines an enclosure. The mobile device holding system further includes a mobile device holder moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The mobile device holder includes a holder base and a retractable arm. The holder base has one or more retaining members configured to secure a mobile device to the holder base. The holder base is stored within the enclosure of the seat when in the stowed position. The retractable arm defines a first end coupled to the seat and a second end coupled to the holder base. The retractable arm is configured to extend the holder base from the stowed position and into the deployed position to move the holder base out of the enclosure.