Seat Belts recalls

NHTSA lists 663 seat belts recalls since 2000, covering about 37,488,757 vehicles. Owners have filed 20,940 complaints about seat belts problems.

663recalls since 2000

37.5 millionvehicles recalled

20,940owner complaints

0do-not-drive / park-outside

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Seat Belts recalls per year

Models with the most seat belts complaints

Hyundai Sonata538

Jeep Grand Cherokee477

Ford F-150350

Honda Civic286

Ford Fusion277

Ford Escape264

Toyota Camry264

Honda CR-V258

Ford Focus246

Toyota Corolla242

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since model year 2000; not adjusted for how many were sold.

Biggest seat belts recalls

Seat Belts — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2017, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2017, Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2017, GMC Yukon 2015–2017, Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2017, Chevrolet Corvette 2014–2017 +13 more
Sep 8, 2016 · NHTSA 16V651000 · 3,640,162 vehicles
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet…
Seat Belts — Ford F-150 2015–2018
Aug 31, 2018 · NHTSA 18V568000 · 1,619,112 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar…
Seat Belts — Chrysler 200 2011–2014, Jeep Compass 2010–2014, Jeep Patriot 2010–2014, Dodge Avenger 2010–2014, Dodge Caliber 2010–2012, 2010 Chrysler Sebring
Sep 15, 2016 · NHTSA 16V668000 · 1,435,625 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit,…
Seat Belts — 2001 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford F-250, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis +7 more
Jul 16, 2001 · NHTSA 01V227001 · 1,400,000 vehicles
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA…
Seat Belts — Chevrolet Tahoe 2003–2005, Chevrolet Silverado 2003–2005, GMC Yukon 2003–2005, Chevrolet Suburban 2003–2005, GMC Sierra 2003–2005, Chevrolet Avalanche 2003–2005 +2 more
Apr 22, 2005 · NHTSA 05V163000 · 1,359,824 vehicles
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS…
Seat Belts — GMC Acadia 2009–2014, Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2014, Buick Enclave 2009–2014, Saturn Outlook 2009–2010
May 20, 2014 · NHTSA 14V266000 · 1,339,355 vehicles
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008,…
Seat Belts — Ram 1500 2019–2026
Jul 30, 2026 · NHTSA 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Seat Belts — Toyota RAV4 2006–2012, Toyota RAV4 EV 2012–2014
Feb 19, 2016 · NHTSA 16V096000 · 1,123,752 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a…

Latest seat belts recalls

Seat Belts — 2027 Kenworth T680, 2027 Peterbilt 579, 2027 Kenworth W900, 2027 Kenworth T880, 2027 Peterbilt 567, 2027 Kenworth W990 +1 more
Oct 14, 2026 · NHTSA 26V674000 · 310 vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589, Kenworth T680, T880, W900, and W990 vehicles. The belt restraint webbing for the sleeper bunk was not secured properly during manufacturing.
Seat Belts — +0 more
Oct 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V636000 · 4 vehicles
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2027 CLA 220 vehicles. A component of the left front seat belt may have been installed incorrectly.
Seat Belts — 2024 Land Rover Defender
Sep 24, 2026 · NHTSA 26V615000 · 371 vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The second-row seat belt may be improperly stitched.
Seat Belts — Ford Transit 2026–2027
Sep 9, 2026 · NHTSA 26V579000 · 1,945 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.
Seat Belts — +0 more
Aug 24, 2026 · NHTSA 26V546000 · 65 vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The connector plates for the driver's seat belt anchor and an interior body joint seam may be missing, resulting…
Seat Belts — Dodge Hornet 2023–2025, Alfa Romeo Tonale 2023–2026
Aug 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V510000 · 48,777 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet and 2023-2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles. The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.
Seat Belts — Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025–2026
Aug 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V511000 · 508,354 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles. The instrument cluster display may fail during vehicle startup, deactivating the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning system, and smart key…
Seat Belts — Ram 1500 2019–2026
Jul 30, 2026 · NHTSA 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Seat Belts — Hyundai Kona 2024–2026, Hyundai Kona Electric 2024–2025
Jul 14, 2026 · NHTSA 26V452000 · 47,787 vehicles
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Seat Belts — 2026 Nissan Leaf
Jul 1, 2026 · NHTSA 26V425000 · 3,788 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles…
Seat Belts — 2027 Kia Telluride +0 more
Jun 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V356000 · 6,264 vehicles
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles. The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Seat Belts — 2026 Ram Promaster
Jun 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V357000 · 15 vehicles
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with Q'Straint's One-Combo Belt, with part number TX11258-BA. The wheelchair seat belts may have incompatible connectors and fail to properly restrain occupants.

Questions

How many seat belts recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 663 vehicle recall campaigns for seat belts problems since model year 2000, covering about 37,488,757 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most seat belts complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Hyundai Sonata (538), Jeep Grand Cherokee (477), Hyundai Palisade (434). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

How do I know if my car has an open seat belts recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recalls apply to specific vehicles, and the repair is free at a dealer.