Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

7 NHTSA complaints about seat belts:rear/other:retractor issues across 6 makes and 7 models.

The seat belts:rear/other:retractor is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 7 filings from 6 manufacturers and 7 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 TACOMA with 1 filings, followed by TOYOTA CAMRY and LINCOLN NAUTILUS. 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.

7
Complaints
7
Models Affected
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 TOYOTA TACOMA 1
2 TOYOTA CAMRY 1
3 LINCOLN NAUTILUS 1
4 KIA CARNIVAL 1
5 HYUNDAI PALISADE 1
6 HONDA CIVIC 1
7 FORD EDGE 1

Recent Complaints

2026 HYUNDAI PALISADE

Dear Public Safety office, I am writing to request clarification regarding the proper operation of seat belt retractors. I want to ensure that I fully understand how seat belt mechanisms are intende

2016 TOYOTA CAMRY

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the seat belts of the driver’s and passenger’s side rear seats failed to retract, causing concerns for the contact. There was no warni

1986 HONDA CIVIC

The contact owns a 1986 Honda Civic. The contact stated that whether the vehicle was parked, stationary, or driven, the seat belt was difficult to retract. There were no warning lights illuminated. Th

2023 KIA CARNIVAL

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that the seat belt located in the rear middle row was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the seat be

2019 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact stated while sitting in the rear middle seat, the seat belt retracted independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated th

2016 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the passenger’s side rear seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that

2020 TOYOTA TACOMA

A child infant passenger car seat was placed in the rear passenger center seat position. The the shoulder/lap-belt was used to install the car seat rear-facing. Once the install was complete. The sh

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve seat belts:rear/other:retractor issues?
The NHTSA has received 7 complaints about seat belts:rear/other:retractor problems across 7 vehicle models from 6 manufacturers.
How dangerous are seat belts:rear/other:retractor defects?
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR issues have been linked to 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most seat belts:rear/other:retractor problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for seat belts:rear/other:retractor issues is the TOYOTA TACOMA with 1 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

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.

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