Component
Insert, Padding
29 NHTSA complaints about insert, padding issues across 17 makes and 25 models.
The insert, padding is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 29 filings from 17 manufacturers and 25 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the TOYOTA RAV4 with 2 filings, followed by TOYOTA HIGHLANDER and JEEP CHEROKEE. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
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
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
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
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
The EPS foam has come detached when removing my child from the seat and will not reattach even with the cover
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
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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
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
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
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
Was putting the cover back on after washing, putting the lower sitting piece on and the foam headrest just came right off
The padding on the headrest part of the car seat is broken.
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
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.
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
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
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
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This car seat has been recall. I contacted the company and have not received any response.
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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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.