Seats recalls

NHTSA lists 576 seats recalls since 2000, covering about 15,274,694 vehicles, 4 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 20,334 complaints about seats problems.

576recalls since 2000

15.3 millionvehicles recalled

20,334owner complaints

4do-not-drive / park-outside

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Seats recalls per year

Models with the most seats complaints

Jeep Grand Cherokee1,496

Nissan Murano1,324

Honda Accord478

Dodge Durango475

Ford Explorer378

Chrysler Town And Country377

Chevrolet Malibu358

Volkswagen Jetta350

Dodge Journey308

Dodge Grand Caravan295

Ford F-150266

Honda Pilot251

Subaru Forester248

Toyota Sienna Hybrid234

Honda Odyssey229

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

Biggest seats recalls

Seats — Ford Explorer 1998–2001, Mercury Mountaineer 1998–2001, Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001–2002, Ford Explorer Sport 2001–2002
Aug 5, 2003 · NHTSA 03V281000 · 1,552,880 vehicles
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK…
Seats — Dodge Intrepid 1998–2002, Chrysler Concorde 1998–2002, Chrysler 300M 1998–2002, Chrysler Lhs 1998–2001
Feb 5, 2003 · NHTSA 03V035000 · 1,066,000 vehicles
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Seats — Honda Odyssey 2011–2017
Nov 17, 2017 · NHTSA 17V725000 · 806,936 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle…
Seats — Toyota Highlander 2021–2025, Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2021–2025
Mar 5, 2026 · NHTSA 26V128000 · 686,588 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to lock into position during seat back adjustment.
Seats — Ford F-150 2018–2020, 2020 Ford Escape, Ford Explorer 2018–2020, Ford Expedition 2019–2020, 2020 Lincoln Aviator, Ford F-450 2019–2020 +3 more
Aug 28, 2019 · NHTSA 19V633000 · 639,137 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual…
Seats — Honda Odyssey 2011–2016
Dec 27, 2016 · NHTSA 16V933000 · 633,753 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for…
Seats — Chevrolet Tahoe 2000–2002, GMC Yukon 2000–2002, 2002 Cadillac Escalade, GMC Denali 2000–2002
Sep 17, 2002 · NHTSA 02V253000 · 558,904 vehicles
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.
Seats — Toyota Yaris 2006–2010, Scion Xd 2008–2010
Apr 9, 2014 · NHTSA 14V169000 · 472,388 vehicles
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails…

Latest seats recalls

Seats — 2026 GMC Acadia, 2026 Chevrolet Traverse
Oct 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V696000 · 4 vehicles
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver or front passenger seat may not have sufficient welds where the seat back recliner pivot mechanism attaches to a bracket on the seat frame.
Seats — Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2022–2026
Oct 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V690000 · 228,367 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Sienna Hybrid 7-passenger vehicles. The second-row seat backs may fail to remain secured in the event of a crash.
Seats — Lincoln Navigator 2025–2027
Oct 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V691000 · 36,994 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) may inadvertently command the chauffeur seat feature, causing the front passenger seat to adjust forward, rearward, or recline…
Seats — Volvo EX30 2025–2026 +0 more
Oct 9, 2026 · NHTSA 26V671000 · 9,930 vehicles
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The head restraint cushion may detach during a crash.
Seats — Hyundai Genesis 2015–2016, Genesis G80 2017–2020
Oct 8, 2026 · NHTSA 26V664000 · 94,622 vehicles
Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Seats — Ford F-150 2025–2027
Oct 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.
Seats — 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
Sep 11, 2026 · NHTSA 26V588000 · 5,360 vehicles
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles equipped with a Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. As a result, the seats may continue to move after…
Seats — 2027 Kenworth T680, 2027 Peterbilt 579, 2027 Kenworth T880, 2027 Peterbilt 567, 2027 Kenworth W990, 2027 Peterbilt 589
Aug 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V544000 · 811 vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short circuit.
Seats — Ford Explorer 2025–2027, Lincoln Aviator 2025–2027
Jul 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V470000 · 76,748 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Seats — Ford Explorer 2020–2026, Lincoln Aviator 2020–2027
Jul 14, 2026 · NHTSA 26V451000 · 387,917 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Seats — Kia Telluride 2020–2024
Jul 2, 2026 · NHTSA 26V430000 · 462,869 vehicles
Park outside
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper recall 24V407 repair, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Seats — 2027 Jayco Seneca, 2027 Entegra Accolade
Jun 30, 2026 · NHTSA 26V416000 · 14 vehicles
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2027 Entegra Accolade and Jayco Seneca motorhomes. The front brackets may not have been installed, allowing the dinette to shift or detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…

Questions

How many seats recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 576 vehicle recall campaigns for seats problems since model year 2000, covering about 15,274,694 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most seats complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Jeep Grand Cherokee (1,496), Nissan Murano (1,324), Honda Accord (478). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

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

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