Recall Register

Child Seat: complaints and recalls by model

The NHTSA complaint file has 13,201 component mentions of Child Seat. That is 16 per 1,000 component mentions in the file. 293 NHTSA recall campaigns name a component in this group.

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.

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Model lines

In the order of the number of mentions.

Child Seat: model lines with the most component mentions in complaints
Model lineMentionsPer 1,000 component mentions of the line
Infiniti FX35435.4
BMW K1200RS133.3
Dodge C Body13.7
GMC T1011,000
Isuzu Oasis143.5
Land Rover Range Rover Sport132.3
Spartan Highlander1100
Volvo V50150

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

For all vehicles in the file, the figure for Child Seat is 16 per 1,000 component mentions. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Component: The part or the system that a complaint or a recall campaign names. NHTSA has a fixed list of component names.

Names in the group

The component names of NHTSA that start with the group name.

Child Seat: the component names in the complaint file
Component name in the fileMentions
Child Seat4,093
Handle (Infant)2,107
Shield Assembly1,321
Tether / Strap/Webbing1,240
Harness Buckle / Infant769
Base719
Harness Retainer/Chest Clip693
Harness / Strap/Webbing534
Material/Padding460
Harness/Crotch Buckle378
Harness Buckle / Convertible245
Retractor170
Shell / Convertible119
Latch Connector/Clip114
Shell / Booster101

Counts by year

Component mentions of Child Seat, by the year NHTSA received the complaint. The largest year is 2001, with 1,567 mentions.
Recall campaigns that name Child Seat, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2003, with 11 campaigns.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 20 of 293.

  1. 26C006000Received . 114,660 units.

    Child Seat / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Britax Child Safety, Inc. (Britax) is recalling certain B-Safe Gen 2, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus, B-Safe 35, B-Safe Ultra, and Endeavours child seats. Please refer to Britax's recall report for the specific models. A screw in the child seat carrying handle may come loose, causing the handle to partially detach.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A child may fall after a partial detachment, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Britax customer service at 888-427-4829.

    Report filed by Britax Child Safety, Inc.. The campaign has 6 make, model and year entries.

  2. 26C005000Received . 35,951 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Revolve180 Litemax NXT child seats manufactured through March 31, 2025. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for the specific models and production dates. Due to a miscalibrated level indicator, following the installation instructions can result in a child sitting more upright than intended. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A child seat that is not reclined as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed beginning September 1, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated November 2026. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

    Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  3. 26C004000Received . 59,661 units.

    Child Seat / Shell / Headrest / Locking Mechanism

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Reo by Revolve360 child seats in color variants Nantucket, Danvers, Chelsea, Holden, Brookline, and Lenox. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for the specific models. In certain rear or forward-facing positions, the headrest may shift position during a crash. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A headrest that shifts unexpectedly may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 1, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

    Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  4. 26V224000Received . 32 units.

    Child Seat / Vehicle Tether Anchor

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 27D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  5. 26C003000Received . 5,126 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Graco Children's Products Inc. (Graco) is recalling certain SnugRide Turn & Slide and Modes Nest Travel Systems with Snugride Turn & Slide infant child seats. Please refer to Graco's recall report for specific model information. The infant seat carrier may detach from the base in a crash. As such, these child seats and travel systems fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An infant seat carrier that detaches in a crash increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners are advised to follow the instructions for installing the child seat with the vehicle seat belt (without the base) until the replacement seat arrives. Graco will replace the child seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Graco customer service at 1-800-345-4109.

    Report filed by Graco Children's Products, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  6. 26C001000Received . 64,031 units.

    Child Seat / Tether / Strap/Webbing

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Titan 65 child seats with model numbers CS200312198, CS200311198, 3712198, and 3711198. The child seats may have been manufactured without a tether strap.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A child seat with a missing tether strap may not adequately protect a child in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo will advise owners to inspect their child seat for a tether strap, and Evenflo will mail owners a tether strap with installation instructions, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

    Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  7. 25C011000Received . 74,710 units.

    Child Seat / Base / Recline Mechanism

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain All4One child seats. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for specific model numbers. In rear-facing mode, the adjustable recline mechanism may shift out of proper position. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A child seat that does not maintain proper recline position may not adequately secure a child in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, should another passenger put their hand in the recline mechanism when it shifts out of position, their risk of injury is increased.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo will replace the child seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 18, 2026. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

    Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  8. 25C010000Received . 324,997 units.

    Child Seat / Shell / Headrest

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Gold Revolve360 Slim and Revolve360 Slim child seats manufactured between December 1, 2022 and December 8, 2024. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for specific model and color information. The headrest foam is not adequately secured away from the child, which can allow the child to pick off pieces of foam.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Pieces of foam can present a choking hazard to a child, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo will mail owners additional tape seal and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

    Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

  9. 25V419000Received . 2,938 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles. The child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the bolts to come loose.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the child seat anchor bolts and, if necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-25.

    Report filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number WRC-25. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  10. 25C008000Received . 36,694 units.

    Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Titan 65 child seats with model number 3712198 manufactured between March 17, 2025 and May 1, 2025. The child seat may have been packaged with an incorrect instruction manual. As such, these child seats and travel systems fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A child seat with an incorrect instruction manual may result in improper installation and an improperly restrained child, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo will mail owners information on how to inspect and replace the instruction manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

    Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  11. 25C006000Received . 179,845 units.

    Child Seat / Material/Padding

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Safety 1st Grow & Go Sprint child seats. The included model numbers are CC321GYU, CC321GYUD, CC321GYY, CC321GYYD, CC321HAO, and CC321HAR. The headrest foam pad is not adequately secured, which can allow a child to pick off pieces of foam.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Pieces of foam can present a choking hazard to a child, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dorel will mail a replacement headrest pad assembly kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2025. Owners may contact Dorel's customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or gng-sprint-recall@djgusa.com.

    Report filed by Dorel Juvenile Group. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  12. 25C005000Received . 30,984 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Chicco USA, Inc. (Chicco) is recalling certain MyFit Zip Air Harness and Booster child restraint seats (CRS) with model numbers 07079561970070 and 04079561190070. In certain configurations, the child seat may allow excessive chest movement in a crash. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A child seat that fails to properly restrain a child increases the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Chicco will mail owners a remedy kit and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2025. Owners may contact Chicco's customer service at 1-877-424-4226.

    Report filed by Chicco USA, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  13. 25C003000Received . 1,068 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain child seats and travel systems. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for specific model numbers. The child seats and travel systems are missing the USA recall registration card. As such, these child seats and travel systems fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A missing recall registration card may result in an unregistered child seat, which can delay recall notification and increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Evenflo will mail owners a recall registration card, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

    Report filed by Evenflo Company, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 20 make, model and year entries.

  14. 25C004000Received . 73,144 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Safety 1st Comfort Ride 3-in-1, Boost & Go 3-in-1, Boost & Go Essential 3-in-1, and MagicSquad 3-in-1 harness booster child seats. Please refer to Dorel's recall report for specific model numbers. The forward-facing installation label incorrectly states the height range. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An incorrect label may result in an improperly restrained child, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dorel will mail owners a new label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Dorel's customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or comfort-ride-recall@djgusa.com.

    Report filed by Dorel Juvenile Group. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

  15. 25C002000Received . 23,273 units.

    Child Seat / Tether / Connector/Clip

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc. (CTP) is recalling certain Cybex Aton G, Aton G SensorSafe, Aton G Swivel, Aton G Swivel SensorSafe, Eos and Aton G Swivel Travel System, Eos and Aton G Travel System, Libelle and Aton G Travel System, and Beezy and Aton G Travel System child seats. The harness hip anchorage retention hooks may bend, causing the anchor pin to loosen, and the harness strap to detach.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A detached harness will not properly restrain a child, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    CTP will mail owners a remedy kit and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2025. Owners may contact CTP customer service at 877-242-5676.

    Report filed by Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 5 make, model and year entries.

  16. 24C002000Received . 608,786 units.

    Child Seat / Harness / Front Adjuster Button/Release Mechanism

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Nuna Baby Essentials, Inc. (Nuna) is recalling certain Rava child seats with a plastic harness adjuster button, manufactured between July 16, 2016 and October 25, 2023. Please see the recall report for a complete list of model numbers. Debris may enter the front harness adjuster and cause the mechanism to fail, resulting in a loose harness.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, the front harness may not restrain the child, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Nuna will provide owners a remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Nuna customer service at 1-855-686-2891 or via email at info.usa@nunababy.com.

    Report filed by Nuna Baby Essentials, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  17. 24C001000Received . 1,286 units.

    Child Seat

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Britax Child Safety, Inc. (Britax) is recalling certain One4Life Slim ClickTight All-in-One car seats with model numbers E1D197A, E1D197B, E1D197F, and E1D197G. The labels and user guide incorrectly state the maximum rear-facing lower anchor weight. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An incorrect label and user guide may result in an improperly installed child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Britax will mail owners new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Britax customer service at 888-427-4829.

    Report filed by Britax Child Safety, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  18. 24V776000Received . 173 units.

    Child Seat / Vehicle Latch Anchor

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Forest River Bus, LLC (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Collins MFSAB, Collins CL9, 2025 Magellan and 2026 Mid Bus school buses. The incorrect child seat latch bar was installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The incorrect latch bar may make it difficult or impossible to correctly install a child seat, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the latch bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at (620) 888-3310. Forest River's number for this recall is 551-1851.

    Report filed by Forest River Bus, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 551-1851. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

  19. 24V778000Received . 6 units.

    Child Seat / Vehicle Tether Anchor

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The second-row child seat tether anchors may not properly secure a child seat, due to incomplete thread engagement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will repair the tether anchorage points, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C33.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24C33. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  20. 24V586000Received . 243 units.

    Child Seat / Vehicle Tether Anchor

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A child that is not properly restrained during a crash can have an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will reinforce the child seat tether welds on the seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 85B.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 85B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

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Recall Register. Child Seat: complaints and recalls by model. https://recallregister.com/component/child-seat/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, complaint and recall files. Data through .

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Questions

Which model lines have the most component mentions of Child Seat?
Infiniti FX35: 4 mentions. BMW K1200RS: 1 mention. Dodge C Body: 1 mention. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.
Which name in the group Child Seat do complaints use most often?
Child Seat, with 4,093 mentions. This page lists 15 names of the group.
What is the component group Child Seat?
NHTSA gives each component a name in levels. The group has each name that starts with Child Seat. It has 13,201 component mentions in the complaint file.