Seat Belts failure reports: 656 total complaints across 95 vehicles from 28 makes. See which models are most affected.
This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader seat belts safety pattern.
A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.
The seat belts component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by seat belts problems.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade | 90 | 0 |
| 2022 Hyundai Palisade | 52 | 0 |
| 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 49 | 0 |
| 2019 Ford Expedition | 43 | 0 |
| 2019 Ford Expedition El | 43 | 0 |
| 2023 Hyundai Palisade | 37 | 0 |
| 2020 Hyundai Palisade | 30 | 0 |
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 22 | 0 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Palisade | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 Ford Expedition | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 Hyundai Palisade | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 Lincoln Navigator | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 Ford Edge | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 Hyundai Venue | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Traverse | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 Hyundai Venue | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 Hyundai Accent | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Ss | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 Volvo Xc60 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Honda Pilot | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Honda Pilot | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 Ford Transit | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 Nissan Armada | 4 | 0 |
Based on 656 NHTSA complaints across 95 vehicles, seat belts issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific seat belts complaint details.
The Hyundai Palisade is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 95 vehicles with seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA.
Seat Belts failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some seat belts complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have seat belts issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.
Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a seat belts recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.