Component

SEATS

20,503 NHTSA complaints about seats issues across 59 makes and 1084 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 SEATS

20,503 filings · 1084 models · 59 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MASS 20,503 ODI rows
  • MODELS 1084 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 59 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 6.4% 1,304 crash-flagged
  • RANK #21 of 696 categories
  • SEV CRITICAL 68 deaths · 2897 injuries
SEATS (this)20,503SEAT BELTS20,351AIR BAGS:FRONTAL20,105ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL…21,143
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SEATS vs nearest complaint-total peers

SEATS sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#21 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (68 reported fatalities across 1084 models). Open Jeep Grand Cherokee (category leader) →

SEATS filing-volume reading

The standout signal for seats is ODI intake volume: 20,503 filings (MASS band · #21 of 696 standardized categories) across 1084 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 6.4%.

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 Jeep Grand Cherokee against SEAT BELTS on filing totals before treating seats volume as a purchase signal.

20,503
Complaints
1084
Models Affected
1,304
Crashes
896
Fires
68
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1,358
2 Nissan Murano
1,306
3 Honda Accord
480
4 Dodge Durango
451
5 Ford Explorer
423
6 Chevrolet Malibu
335
7 Chrysler Town AND Country
321
8 Dodge Journey
282
9 Dodge Grand Caravan
264
10 Subaru Forester
225
11 Honda Pilot
223
12 Ford F-150
210
13 Honda Odyssey
195
14 Volkswagen Jetta
180
15 Mazda Mazda3
171
16 Nissan Altima
169
17 Honda Civic
168
18 Chevrolet Suburban
167
19 Tesla Model 3
157
20 Nissan Rogue
157
21 Honda CR-V
154
22 Chevrolet Silverado
153
23 BMW X3
152
24 Chevrolet Tahoe
150
25 Toyota Camry
142
26 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
140
27 Ford Fusion
131
28 Chevrolet Impala
127
29 Jeep Cherokee
126
30 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
124

Recent Complaints

2022 Ford Bronco

I am submitting this complaint regarding an open safety recall on my vehicle, NHTSA Recall 25V721 (Manufacturer Recall 25SB5), which has been active since October 29, 2025. As of today, the recall rem

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

There is a safety recall on my car (second row seats not welded correctly) that has not been fixed in a timely fashion, resulting in me not being able to use my car for over four months. There is no i

2018 Chrysler Pacifica

The mid-row driver's side seat release cable suddenly permenantly lost all tension, preventing the seat from latching into place both during operation and while stationary, leading to it sliding forwa

2014 Jeep Patriot

The vehicle was parked in front of my house, completely away from all traffic or other probable causes. The driver's side head rest deployed for no apparent reason. My vehicle had no scratches or dent

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

We were notified by Toyota that it was unsafe to transport our children in the second row seats in November 2025 and the vehicle was under a recall. This puts our children at risk. A letter from NHTS

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

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

We were notified by Toyota that it was unsafe to transport our children in the second row seats in October 2025 and the vehicle was under a recall. This puts our children at risk. A letter from NHTSA

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

We purchased a brand-new Toyota Sienna Hybrid in April 2025 and were informed in October 2025 that there was a safety recall on the vehicle involving the rear seats and that we cannot drive the van wi

2021 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V393000 (SEATS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that

2012 Toyota Camry

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the driver seat lumbar support mechanism found in multiple vehicle models across the industry. The lumbar support feature applies excessive, uneven,

2021 Toyota Rav4

Power seat adjuster failed making it impossible for drivers to adjust the seat for safe driving.

2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

My air bar light was flashing so I took it into the dealer as it is still under warranty. They said it is a sensor in the seat that deploys the air bag. It has been since November with no ETA on the p

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V668000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicl

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V668000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V668000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Toyota issued a recall due to suspected second row seat welds failing in a crash in October 7, 2025 and has not offered a remedy. The suggestion of not having anyone sit in the second row for over fou

2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Unresolved recall for second row seats in a MINIVAN that has to transport small children in car seats. Using the seats will put them at risk. Using third row is inconvenient. Keeping van on dealer lot

2025 Lexus TX

Third-Row Noise: A popping noise is often heard when the third-row seats are folded down.

2016 Hyundai Genesis Fire

Passenger seat caught fire while vehicle was parked in attached garage and self-extinguished. Insurance deemed vehicle total loss due to extent of damage.

2025 Acura Integra

The driver seat is not made to be at appropriate lowering and lifting levels for driver safety in drives. It should allow for 120 degree angles but doesn't. SINCE leasing this vehicle my circulation h

Verify with NHTSA · consumer-reported counts are not verified defect findings.