Recalls by ModelChild Seat recalls
NHTSA lists 41 child seat recalls since 2000, covering about 2,783,699 vehicles. Owners have filed 593 complaints about child seat problems.
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Child Seat recalls per year
Models with the most child seat complaints
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since model year 2000; not adjusted for how many were sold.
Biggest child seat recalls
- Child Seat — 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2001 Jeep Wrangler, 2001 Dodge Durango, 2001 Jeep Cherokee, 2001 Dodge Dakota, 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser +13 moreNov 9, 2000 · NHTSA 00V366000 · 1,211,756 vehicles
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT…
- Child Seat — Chevrolet Equinox 2020–2023, GMC Terrain 2020–2023May 11, 2023 · NHTSA 23V339000 · 668,187 vehicles
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the…
- Child Seat — Chevrolet Colorado 2004–2011, GMC Canyon 2004–2011 +0 moreNov 18, 2010 · NHTSA 10V575000 · 192,676 vehicles
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT…
- Child Seat — BMW X3 2011–2017, BMW X4 2015–2017May 23, 2016 · NHTSA 16V333000 · 188,668 vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and…
- Child Seat — Kia Rio 2003–2005Dec 12, 2005 · NHTSA 05V557000 · 90,865 vehicles
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS WILL NOT FULLY LATCH ONTO THE LOWER LATCH ANCHORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR…
- Child Seat — 2005 Nissan Maxima, 2005 Infiniti FX35, 2005 Infiniti FX45Jul 26, 2005 · NHTSA 05V338000 · 90,016 vehicles
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE LOWER ANCHORAGE BRACKETS IN THE REAR SEATS DO NOT MEET THE LOCATION REQUIREMENT IN THIS STANDARD. THIS MAY CAUSE…
- Child Seat — Toyota Tacoma 2022–2023Jul 21, 2022 · NHTSA 22V520000 · 75,316 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
- Child Seat — 2002 Chrysler Town And Country, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 2002 Chrysler VoyagerOct 4, 2001 · NHTSA 01V310000 · 52,649 vehicles
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES AND CHILD…
Latest child seat recalls
- Child Seat — 2026 Jeep WranglerApr 9, 2026 · NHTSA 26V224000 · 32 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these…
- Child Seat — 2025 Subaru ForesterJun 19, 2025 · NHTSA 25V419000 · 2,938 vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles. The child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the bolts to come loose.
- Child Seat — +0 moreOct 18, 2024 · NHTSA 24V776000 · 173 vehicles
Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Collins MFSAB, Collins CL9, 2025 Magellan and 2026 Mid Bus school buses. The incorrect child seat latch bar was installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
- Child Seat — 2024 Ford MaverickOct 18, 2024 · NHTSA 24V778000 · 6 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The second-row child seat tether anchors may not properly secure a child seat, due to incomplete thread engagement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
- Child Seat — 2024 Jeep Grand CherokeeAug 8, 2024 · NHTSA 24V586000 · 243 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such,…
- Child Seat — 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATICOct 6, 2023 · NHTSA 23V677000 · 1 vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 EQB 350 vehicle. Incorrect child seat anchor covers may have been installed on the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
- Child Seat — Chevrolet Equinox 2020–2023, GMC Terrain 2020–2023May 11, 2023 · NHTSA 23V339000 · 668,187 vehicles
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the…
- Child Seat — 2023 Ford Edge, 2023 Lincoln NautilusMar 24, 2023 · NHTSA 23V198000 · 19 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a…
- Child Seat — 2023 Land Rover DefenderMar 2, 2023 · NHTSA 23V137000 · 812 vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row seatback latch may not latch properly, reducing the strength of a child seat installed to the top tether.
- Child Seat — Toyota Tacoma 2022–2023Jul 21, 2022 · NHTSA 22V520000 · 75,316 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
- Child Seat — 2022 Audi A3, 2022 Audi S3Apr 6, 2022 · NHTSA 22V224000 · 466 vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 A3 Sedan and S3 Sedan vehicles. The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual. As such, these vehicles…
- Child Seat — 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XEMar 24, 2022 · NHTSA 22V180000 · 4,586 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seat back frame to the child seat tether anchorage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Questions
How many child seat recalls are there?
NHTSA lists 41 vehicle recall campaigns for child seat problems since model year 2000, covering about 2,783,699 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.
Which cars have the most child seat complaints?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Honda Odyssey (30), Toyota Sienna (21), Chevrolet Venture (17). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.
How do I know if my car has an open child seat recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recalls apply to specific vehicles, and the repair is free at a dealer.