Component

SEAT BELTS

20,351 NHTSA complaints about seat belts issues across 61 makes and 1105 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 SEAT BELTS

20,351 filings · 1105 models · 61 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MASS 20,351 ODI rows
  • MODELS 1105 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 61 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 13.8% 2,801 crash-flagged
  • RANK #22 of 696 categories
  • SEV CRITICAL 168 deaths · 3807 injuries
SEAT BELTS (this)20,351SEATS20,503AIR BAGS:FRONTAL20,105ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL…21,143
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SEAT BELTS vs nearest complaint-total peers

SEAT BELTS sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#22 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (168 reported fatalities across 1105 models). Open Hyundai Sonata (category leader) →

SEAT BELTS filing-volume reading

The standout signal for seat belts is ODI intake volume: 20,351 filings (MASS band · #22 of 696 standardized categories) across 1105 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 13.8%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Hyundai Sonata against SEATS on filing totals before treating seat belts volume as a purchase signal.

20,351
Complaints
1105
Models Affected
2,801
Crashes
159
Fires
168
Deaths

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

2023 Hyundai Palisade

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

2020 Ford Escape

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

2006 Nissan Xterra

I have a lot of ticking and stalling lights are blinking I think it’s may be the transmission and I smell gas inside the vehicle.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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

2017 Nissan Murano Fire

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

2014 Ford Fusion

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

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander

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

2017 Ford Expedition

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver’s side seat belt failed to latch as intended. The failure was intermittent. The dealer w

2014 Jeep Patriot

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

2015 Ford Escape

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

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

While operating vehicle, driver's side seat belt frequently disconnects without warning.

2021 Hyundai Palisade

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

2019 Honda Accord

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

2009 Hyundai Tucson Crash

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

2016 RAM 1500

The drivers side seat belt is very difficult to latch.

2021 Hyundai Elantra

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

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Loud chatter/rattle noise under acceleration and idle loss of power with no engine lights on dash metallic shards in oil.

2016 KIA Sorento

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

2025 Hyundai Palisade

I am writing to formally report Hyundai’s failure to remedy Safety Recall 25V607 involving defective first and second-row seatbelts in our 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The recall was issued in September 202

2020 Hyundai Palisade

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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