At the shop, Nissan seatbelt issues have a recognizable signature. 158 documented complaints across 36 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. Complaint volume is spread across the lineup rather than parked on one bad year. That's the signature of a platform or supplier issue, not a single-year flub. 2 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Nissan vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $500 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Drive it across the conditions it will actually see — heat, cold, highway, stop-and-go. Pattern complaints surface under load, not in the dealer parking lot.
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36 model-year entries · 2005–2025
Nissan seatbelts problems
158 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Nissan vehicles for seatbelts issues. 5 active recall campaigns. See seatbelts across all makes →
Complaints
158
Recalls
5
Year-models
36
Avg fix
$500
10crashes
1fire
23injuries
2fatalities
Worst-affected Nissan model-years for seatbelts Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2015 Nissan Rogue
17 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2016 Nissan Rogue
14 complaints · ~$500 critical
2017 Nissan Rogue
8 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2007 Nissan Versa
6 complaints · 1 recall · ~$500 moderate
2006 Nissan Murano
6 complaints · 1 recall · ~$500 severe
2023 Nissan Rogue
5 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$500 moderate
2005 Nissan Titan
5 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2022 Nissan Pathfinder
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2020 Nissan Rogue
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2019 Nissan Altima
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2019 Nissan Rogue
4 complaints · ~$500 severe
2015 Nissan Armada
4 complaints · 1 recall · ~$500 moderate
2014 Nissan Altima
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2014 Nissan Rogue
4 complaints · ~$500 severe
2013 Nissan Sentra
4 complaints · ~$500 severe
2013 Nissan Rogue
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2009 Nissan Rogue
4 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2025 Nissan Sentra
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2017 Nissan Altima
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2017 Nissan Murano
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2016 Nissan Altima
3 complaints · ~$500 severe
2016 Nissan Maxima
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2015 Nissan Murano
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2014 Nissan Sentra
3 complaints · ~$500 moderate
2012 Nissan Altima
3 complaints · ~$500 severe
Active recalls — Nissan seatbelts 12 on file
Nissan North America, Inc
Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD105.
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt bracket free of charge. The recall began on november 1, 2007. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc
A loose rear seat belt anchor fastener may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt anchor bolts. Additionally, dealers will apply warning labels to the seat belt attachment points to indicate the bolt size and torque value required for any future seat belt repair. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC978, PC979.
Nissan North America, Inc
If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install energy absorbing material to the C-Pillar Finishers and replace the Seatbelt Bolt and Bolt Cap, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc
A seat belt retractor that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt and as necessary both outer rear seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is RT049 & RT050.
On some sport utility vehicles, in certain high speed frontal crashes, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge
If the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc
A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. A seat belt that does not properly unlatch when the release button is pressed may prevent the occupant from quickly exiting the vehicle in a emergency, such as after a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc
If the seat belt anchor bolt is not attached as designed, that increases the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchor attachment and repair it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc
If the seat belt retractor bolts are not torqued to specification, or are missing, it may cause the seat belt anchor to not be secured properly. If this occurs, the belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor bolt for the proper torque, and tighten if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc
During a crash, a loose seat belt bracket may break, causing a loss of seat belt restraint and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bolts on the left-rear seat and repair any damaged threads as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC856.
Nissan North America, Inc
An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD106 and PD107.
Nissan North America, Inc
Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC915.
Common questions
How many Nissan seatbelts complaints are on file with NHTSA?
158 complaints across 36 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 5 active recall campaigns cover seatbelts issues across the Nissan lineup.
Which Nissan model has the most seatbelts complaints?
The 2015 Nissan Rogue leads with 17 complaints in this category. Next: 2016 Rogue (14) and 2017 Rogue (8).
What does it cost to fix Nissan seatbelts problems?
Independent shops average $500 for seatbelts repairs across the Nissan lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Nissan seatbelts recalls?
Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover seatbelts on Nissan vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Nissan.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.