Component

Insert, Padding

29 NHTSA complaints about insert, padding issues across 17 makes and 25 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category Insert, Padding

29 filings · 25 models · 17 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 29 ODI rows
  • MODELS 25 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 17 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
  • RANK #373 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: Insert, Padding vs nearest complaint-total peers

Insert, Padding sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#373 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 25 models). Open Toyota Rav4 (category leader) →

Insert, Padding severity reading

The standout signal for insert, padding is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 29 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Toyota Rav4 against ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS on filing totals before treating insert, padding volume as a purchase signal.

29
Complaints
25
Models Affected
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Toyota Rav4
2
2 Toyota Highlander
2
3 Jeep Cherokee
2
4 Chrysler Town AND Country
2
5 Volkswagen Tiguan
1
6 Toyota Redundant Sienna
1
7 Toyota Prius
1
8 Toyota Camry
1
9 Tesla Model Y
1
10 Subaru Outback
1
11 Rivian R1S
1
12 RAM 1500
1
13 Pontiac Vibe
1
14 Nissan Pathfinder
1
15 Nissan Frontier
1
16 Mazda Mazda6
1
17 Mazda Mazda5
1
18 Lexus NX
1
19 Hyundai Santa FE
1
20 Hyundai Palisade
1
21 Honda CR-V
1
22 GMC Yukon
1
23 Ford F-150
1
24 Chrysler Pacifica
1
25 Chevrolet Trailblazer
1

Recent Complaints

2017 Toyota Rav4

While my child was sitting in his carseat, the foam head support detached from the plastic casing where it is glued together. This is not the result of any action on our part and the seat has not been

2017 Mazda Mazda6

The car seat involved is a Nuna RAVA convertible car seat that was sent to the manufacturer solely due to a safety recall. I declined the self-repair recall option and requested that Nuna perform the

2024 Honda CR-V

The foam padding on the seat has detached from the base and has split into two separate pieces. Each time I place my daughter in the car seat, the padding shifts and moves, causing her to sit unevenly

2021 Toyota Highlander

The EPS foam has come detached when removing my child from the seat and will not reattach even with the cover

2018 Nissan Pathfinder

My Nuna rava was part of the recent recall that happened. The company offered remedy kits to replace the seat fabrics as well as tools to clean where the harness straps tightened/loosened. We received

2013 Mazda Mazda5

Unknown

2023 Tesla Model Y

The shoulder straps will not stay. They are supposed to lock in place once you adjust it and buckle the child in, but unfortunately, they will play back-and-forth and they will not lock in place. It i

2021 Jeep Cherokee

The padding (foam) underneath the cover of the car seat is cracked/broken. It is available whenever for inspection. By the foam being damaged, it is no longer safe to use according to multiple reliab

2017 Hyundai Santa FE

The contact owns a Safety 1st safety seat, Model type: Grow and Go All-In-One-Convertible, Model number: CC31-GYY, Manufacturer Date: August 01, 2023. The contact stated that the cloth part that cover

2012 Toyota Camry

I removed the seat cover to clean it after an unfortunate stomach bug incident and discovered the styrofoam padding of the headrest was broken off on the left side. I do not know what date the styrofo

2019 Toyota Rav4

Was putting the cover back on after washing, putting the lower sitting piece on and the foam headrest just came right off

2020 Ford F-150

The padding on the headrest part of the car seat is broken.

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Model # CC398GYU, purchased in April of 2024 needs to be included in the foam head rest recall because the foam is accessible by my toddler. The foam presents a choking hazard. It is not secure and th

2012 Toyota Prius

The styrofoam padding of the headrest came unglued from the plastic base of the headrest. This was discovered when removing fabric to wash the fabric. Car was not driving at the time.

2005 Pontiac Vibe

Product Safety Alert: Mar 19, 2025 Stop using the following item because of a potential safety issue. Visit the public recall notice for more guidance. Evenflo GoTime LX Booster Car Seat (Chardon Bla

2023 GMC Yukon

Nuna is not responding to customers questions or concerns adequately. They continue to just send you to their recall page. Complaints are as follows: - They also aren't honoring their warranty and rep

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

My Rava car seat was recalled voluntarily due to an issue with the harness tether loosening from debris getting into the latch secondary to a manufacturer design flaw. When replacing my car seat cover

2022 Lexus NX

Thankyou

2024 Hyundai Palisade

This car seat has been recall. I contacted the company and have not received any response.

2016 Chrysler Town AND Country

The styrofoam headrest snapped in half and came off of the base of the car seat. Graco will not replace even though it renders the car seat useless because they say it does not cover under warranty. T

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