Component
SEAT BELTS
20,351 NHTSA complaints about seat belts issues across 61 makes and 1105 models.
The seat belts is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 20,351 filings from 61 manufacturers and 1105 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 2,801 crashes, 159 fires, 3,807 injuries, and 168 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HYUNDAI SONATA with 504 filings, followed by JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE and HONDA ACCORD. 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 | HYUNDAI SONATA | 504 |
| 2 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 449 |
| 3 | HONDA ACCORD | 404 |
| 4 | FORD EXPLORER | 329 |
| 5 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 318 |
| 6 | FORD ESCORT | 313 |
| 7 | FORD F-150 | 294 |
| 8 | HONDA CIVIC | 279 |
| 9 | TOYOTA SIENNA | 278 |
| 10 | FORD PROBE | 268 |
| 11 | FORD FUSION | 268 |
| 12 | TOYOTA COROLLA | 245 |
| 13 | HYUNDAI PALISADE | 240 |
| 14 | CHRYSLER 200 | 237 |
| 15 | JEEP PATRIOT | 221 |
| 16 | HONDA CR-V | 216 |
| 17 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 213 |
| 18 | FORD ESCAPE | 211 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 211 |
| 20 | TESLA MODEL 3 | 202 |
| 21 | TOYOTA RAV4 | 190 |
| 22 | DODGE AVENGER | 182 |
| 23 | FORD FOCUS | 171 |
| 24 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA | 160 |
| 25 | CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | 157 |
| 26 | FORD EXPEDITION | 156 |
| 27 | JEEP LIBERTY | 153 |
| 28 | DODGE DURANGO | 147 |
| 29 | JEEP COMPASS | 142 |
| 30 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 142 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The conta
For months, I have had restraints indicator lamp warning, specifically for the driver seatbelt buckle sensor circuit, as well as one notification for a fault with the occupant classification system wh
I have a lot of ticking and stalling lights are blinking I think itâs may be the transmission and I smell gas inside the vehicle.
Driver's seat belt retractor doesn't retract all of the time. Hangs up & leaves slack. Bought car & wasn't as bad. Didn't talk to dealer until now. Drove car 800 miles & 4 months since purchase. Deale
Technical Incident Report: Electrical Component Failure Reference: Technical Service Bulletin NTB19-004 Part Number: 873D6-5AA6A (Control Unit/Actuator) Incident Overview On 2/16/26, the vehicle was
Rear seat belt plastic clasp has broken on both sides and no longer function. Additionally, replacement parts are not available. Children are no longer able to sit in the rear seat. This issue has
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The seatbelt retraction system failed to retract fast enough, which caused the seatbelt to become
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driverâs side seat belt failed to latch as intended. The failure was intermittent. The dealer
I went to the Quirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM dealership of Dorchester (on hallet street) to have my vehicle recall serviced & I was turned away because I was told that the dealership does not service c
I recently purchased this vehicle. The driver seatbelt does not retract snugly when fastened. The tensioner is not working. I am afraid it will not hold me if I crash. I will fix this. It is a se
While operating vehicle, driver's side seat belt frequently disconnects without warning.
I'm just realizing this is a recall. I have not been notified by mail. My second row passenger seatbelt does not always lock. I have been getting on my children thinking it was them. Also I have not b
My vehicle's right driver seat buckle assembly is failing. My seat belt will not latch making my vehicle unsafe and unlawful to drive in the State of Florida. I first noticed this problem on Friday, F
my air bag light is on again , my front end was hit bad and they air bags didn't deploy and after the car was fixed the light is always on again, Hyundia can't fix it or find parts to replace it
The drivers side seat belt is very difficult to latch.
My vehicle has been in the shop here at McGrath Hyundai in Chicago, IL 30+ times since I bought it 5/21. Electrical, (rear), 6 horns, 6 blower motors, multiple warranty and recalls and now my front
Loud chatter/rattle noise under acceleration and idle loss of power with no engine lights on dash metallic shards in oil.
My car totally stopped on me due to one of the 8 recalls I have undone related to my car. My insurance company verified that the recalls were open related to my car. I verified it to make sure by vin
I am writing to formally report Hyundaiâs failure to remedy Safety Recall 25V607 involving defective first and second-row seatbelts in our 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The recall was issued in September 2
Engine is sucking the life out of this vehicle meaning it is consuming more than normal oil. Oil consumption, I had the testing done. and Hyundai has done nothing about fixing the issues Well I am the
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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.