Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

232 NHTSA complaints about seat belts:front:warning light/devices issues across 33 makes and 139 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.

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ODI category SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

232 filings · 139 models · 33 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 232 ODI rows
  • MODELS 139 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 33 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 3.4% 8 crash-flagged
  • RANK #251 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 7 injuries
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES (this)SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIG…232EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS233SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMPSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BR…231AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERAIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLA…225
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES vs nearest complaint-total peers

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#251 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 139 models). Open Mazda Protege (category leader) →

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES severity reading

The standout signal for seat belts:front:warning light/devices is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 7 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 232 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 Mazda Protege against EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS on filing totals before treating seat belts:front:warning light/devices volume as a purchase signal.

232
Complaints
139
Models Affected
8
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Mazda Protege
12
2 Honda Accord
7
3 Toyota Sienna
6
4 Toyota Corolla
6
5 Hyundai Sonata
6
6 GMC Safari
5
7 Ford Ranger
5
8 Volkswagen Beetle
4
9 Pontiac Grand Prix
4
10 Nissan Sentra
4
11 Nissan Altima
4
12 Mercury Grand Marquis
4
13 Honda Civic
4
14 BMW 525i
4
15 Nissan Maxima
3
16 Ford F-150
3
17 Dodge Neon
3
18 Chevrolet Cavalier
3
19 Chevrolet Astro
3
20 Volvo Xc90
2
21 Volkswagen NEW Beetle
2
22 Suzuki SX4
2
23 Subaru Legacy
2
24 Pontiac Grand AM
2
25 Pontiac G6
2
26 Mazda 323
2
27 KIA Sedona
2
28 Hyundai Elantra
2
29 Honda Accord LX, DX
2
30 Ford Windstar
2

Recent Complaints

2021 Cadillac Escalade Crash

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph on the highway, a knocking noise emanated from the engine compartment, and the vehicle suddenly stopped and s

2016 Ford Transit

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle while turning to the left or the right. The vehicle w

2022 Hyundai Accent

We have two 2022 Hyundai Accent SEL cars and both have the same problem. When there is no passenger aboard, the "Passenger Air Bag" Off sign lights up as it should and when there is a passenger aboar

2003 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 60-70 MPH, the driver's and passenger's side front air bags deployed without warning or impact. The contact pulled over, and the

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was firm while depressed and then became loose, mushy, and depressed to the floorboar

2019 Dodge Grand Caravan

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the seat belt warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was

2005 Ford Mustang GT

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. The contact stated the front passenger’s side seat belt was difficult to latch and detach. The contact stated that several times the seat belt failed to detac

2018 Porsche Macan

The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side seat belt alert was inoperable. The contact stated that while a passen

2017 Dodge Journey

The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the seat belt was in use, the seat belt and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechan

2016 Nissan Sentra

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat belt warning light was displayed on the instrument panel while the seat was vacant. The vehicle was taken

2015 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while parked, upon starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed later that the air bag warning lig

2013 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light was blinking. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture

2020 Hyundai Venue

Driver Seat belt Sensors alarm when fastened. Passenger seat belt alarms with any item on seat. Also tire pressure light remained on after a general service check up.. I was given a 2 month wait appo

2014 Ford Expedition

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated the front passenger’s side seat belt sensor and rear seats seat belt sensors were inoperable. The contact stated that the seat belt warning

2022 Volvo Xc60

The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC60. While driving at various speeds, the contact discovered that the lane assist safety feature failed to recognize the single or double yellow lines. In addition, he a

2007 Hyundai Sonata

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V1

2015 Subaru Forester

1) OIL CONSUMPTION. My 2015 Subaru was purchased used in 2017 with approx 56k on engine. From the first oil change I had done one month later the car’s computer would say that the oil level was low.

2018 BMW 530e

Passenger seat belt warning light activates even though there is no one or anything in the passenger seat.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT ALARM SOUNDED WITHOUT A PASSENGER SEATED IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE CONTACT BUCK

2016 Jeep Patriot Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP PATRIOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AN UNKNOWN VEHICLE VEERED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND CUT HER OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER, THE VEHICL

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