How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Ford Explorer?

NHTSA lists 20 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Explorer, about 1% of the 2,234 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Explorer seat belts?

No. NHTSA has no related recall listed for seat belt issues on the 2013 Ford Explorer.

What seat belt problems do owners report on the 2013 Explorer?

Owners report buckles that won't latch or unlatch, cracked or broken inflatable seat belt buckles in the second row, and water leaking into the cabin through the seat belt anchor area, especially in the third row.

At what mileage do seat belt problems tend to show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,000 miles at the time of failure for seat belt-related complaints on the 2013 Explorer.

Were there any injuries linked to seat belt complaints?

NHTSA recorded 1 crash and 1 injury among the 20 seat belt complaints filed for the 2013 Ford Explorer.

2013 Ford Explorer Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 20 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Ford Explorer, about 1% of its 2,234 total complaints for the year. There is no related recall on file. Reported issues center on buckles that won't latch or unlatch and water leaking into the seat belt area from the roof, with a median failure mileage of 60,000.

Seat Belts complaints: 20; 1% of 2,234
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Second-row seat belt buckles fail to latch or won't hold the tongue in place, sometimes at highway speed.
Inflatable second-row seat belt buckles crack, break apart, or get stuck, with owners reporting repeated failures on the same belt.
Rear seat belts occasionally fail to un-latch or retract, in one case tied to a crash where airbags also did not deploy.
Water leaks into the cabin through the third-row seat belt anchor points near the roof, soaking the belts, carpet, and spare tire well.
Owners describe recurring mold and mildew smell from the seat belt water leaks, especially after rain.

When 2013 Ford Explorer seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 24, 2012, latest May 27, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to May 2026; peak Mar 2018 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2013 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Explorer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20101 (1%)
201114 (1%)
201214 (2%)
201320 (1%)
201427 (2%)
201538 (2%)
201640 (2%)
201723 (1%)
20188 (1%)
20191 (0%)
202018 (1%)
20213 (1%)
20225 (2%)
20235 (5%)
20241 (5%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Ford Explorer?: NHTSA lists 20 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Explorer, about 1% of the 2,234 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Explorer seat belts?: No. NHTSA has no related recall listed for seat belt issues on the 2013 Ford Explorer.
What seat belt problems do owners report on the 2013 Explorer?: Owners report buckles that won't latch or unlatch, cracked or broken inflatable seat belt buckles in the second row, and water leaking into the cabin through the seat belt anchor area, especially in the third row.
At what mileage do seat belt problems tend to show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,000 miles at the time of failure for seat belt-related complaints on the 2013 Explorer.
Were there any injuries linked to seat belt complaints?: NHTSA recorded 1 crash and 1 injury among the 20 seat belt complaints filed for the 2013 Ford Explorer.