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2013 Nissan Altima Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 29 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Nissan Altima, 1% of its 2,312 total complaints for the year. Owners report warning lights that stay lit with the belt latched, belts that fail to lock in a crash, and belts that stick or fail to retract, with a median failure mileage of 13,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Seat Belts complaints
29
1% of 2,312 complaints
All complaints this year
2,312
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
13,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

  • Seat belt warning light stays illuminated even when the belt is properly latched, often paired with a passenger airbag sensor fault.
  • Some owners report the seat belt failed to lock and restrain the driver during a crash, in one case with airbags that also failed to deploy.
  • Front driver and passenger seat belts are described as difficult to pull slack from, sticking in the shoulder door frame area and not retracting smoothly.
  • Seat belt light and gearshift lock issues have been reported together, with the seat belt light staying on even when the seat is occupied and buckled.
  • Dealer resets clear the warning lights temporarily, but owners report the seat belt and airbag sensor faults recur afterward.

When 2013 Nissan Altima seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 9, 2013, latest Sep 20, 2023.

2013 Nissan Altima seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2013Aug 2013Apr 2015Jan 2017Feb 2019Mar 2021Sep 2023
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Sep 2023; peak Aug 2013 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2013 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Altima model year

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

  1. 20059 (1%)
  2. 20064 (0%)
  3. 20074 (1%)
  4. 20087 (1%)
  5. 20093 (0%)
  6. 20106 (2%)
  7. 20114 (2%)
  8. 20125 (1%)
  9. 201329 (1%)
  10. 20149 (1%)
  11. 201510 (1%)
  12. 20165 (1%)
  13. 20174 (1%)
  14. 20183 (1%)
  15. 20195 (2%)
  16. 20202 (1%)
  17. 20213 (4%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (3%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does the 2013 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA lists 29 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Altima, which is 1% of the 2,312 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2013 Nissan Altima?
No related recalls are listed for the Seat Belts component on the 2013 Altima in this data.
At what mileage do seat belt problems usually show up on the 2013 Altima?
The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints is 13,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to seat belt complaints?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with this complaint group for the 2013 Altima, and no fires.
How does the 2013 Altima compare to other model years for seat belt complaints?
The 2013 Altima has 29 seat belt complaints, notably higher than other years such as 2014 with 9, 2015 with 10, and 2012 with 5.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.