How many seat belt complaints does the 2010 Toyota Prius have?

NHTSA lists 16 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Prius, about 1% of the 2,822 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Prius seat belts?

No. NHTSA shows no related recall for this seat belt issue on the 2010 Prius.

Did the seat belt problems cause crashes or injuries?

Of the 16 seat belt complaints, 6 involved a crash and 8 involved an injury, based on NHTSA data.

At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2010 Prius is 19,990 miles, according to NHTSA.

How does the 2010 Prius compare to other Prius years for seat belt complaints?

The 2010 Prius had 16 seat belt complaints, the highest count among Prius model years in this dataset, compared to 11 for 2007, 2008, and 2012, and lower counts in most other years.

2010 Toyota Prius Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 16 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Toyota Prius, about 1% of its 2,822 total complaints for the year. Six of those complaints involved crashes and eight involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 19,990. No related recall covers this seat belt issue.

Seat Belts complaints: 16; 1% of 2,822
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 19,990 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Owners report that rear seat belts fail to restrain occupants during rear-end or head-on crashes, allowing the upper body to strike the dashboard or steering wheel.
Some describe the rear buckle receptacle sinking into the seat cushion, making it hard to connect the belt, especially for children.
Others report rear seat belts failing to latch at all, so a child seat or passenger cannot be secured.
A shoulder strap in the rear was described as locking up and not releasing, pinning a child in a car seat until the belt was fully retracted and reattached.
One owner reported the buckle latch and locking pin made of plastic wearing out after repeated use, preventing the belt from staying fastened.
A separate complaint described the passenger seat belt and airbag warning lights staying on regardless of whether the seat was occupied or the belt was fastened.

When 2010 Toyota Prius seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 18, 2010, latest Mar 4, 2023.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Mar 2023; peak Dec 2010 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2010 Toyota Prius

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Prius model year

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

20057 (1%)
20067 (0%)
200711 (1%)
20089 (1%)
20091 (0%)
201016 (1%)
20114 (1%)
201211 (3%)
20136 (1%)
20142 (1%)
20152 (1%)
20162 (1%)
20171 (1%)
20180 (0%)
20191 (3%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20221 (4%)
20231 (5%)
20242 (8%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does the 2010 Toyota Prius have?: NHTSA lists 16 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Prius, about 1% of the 2,822 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Prius seat belts?: No. NHTSA shows no related recall for this seat belt issue on the 2010 Prius.
Did the seat belt problems cause crashes or injuries?: Of the 16 seat belt complaints, 6 involved a crash and 8 involved an injury, based on NHTSA data.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2010 Prius is 19,990 miles, according to NHTSA.
How does the 2010 Prius compare to other Prius years for seat belt complaints?: The 2010 Prius had 16 seat belt complaints, the highest count among Prius model years in this dataset, compared to 11 for 2007, 2008, and 2012, and lower counts in most other years.