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
Filing-volume 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.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| 2 | Nissan Murano | |
| 3 | Honda Accord | |
| 4 | Dodge Durango | |
| 5 | Ford Explorer | |
| 6 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 7 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 8 | Dodge Journey | |
| 9 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 10 | Subaru Forester | |
| 11 | Honda Pilot | |
| 12 | Ford F-150 | |
| 13 | Honda Odyssey | |
| 14 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 15 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
| 16 | Nissan Altima | |
| 17 | Honda Civic | |
| 18 | Chevrolet Suburban | |
| 19 | Tesla Model 3 | |
| 20 | Nissan Rogue | |
| 21 | Honda CR-V | |
| 22 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 23 | BMW X3 | |
| 24 | Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| 25 | Toyota Camry | |
| 26 | Chevrolet Malibu Maxx | |
| 27 | Ford Fusion | |
| 28 | Chevrolet Impala | |
| 29 | Jeep Cherokee | |
| 30 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
Power seat adjuster failed making it impossible for drivers to adjust the seat for safe driving.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Third-Row Noise: A popping noise is often heard when the third-row seats are folded down.
Passenger seat caught fire while vehicle was parked in attached garage and self-extinguished. Insurance deemed vehicle total loss due to extent of damage.
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
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