Honda Element seat belt problems

Filed Jan 16, 2026 · Seat belts · OH

On 722 2024 dealer try to replace a defective seatbelt buckle could not do the repair could not get a replacement from Honda SRS light stays on so that if the vehicle is in an accident, the airbags will not deploy. Have been waiting on this partfor a very long time. Have no information from Honda when this will be available.

Filed Nov 8, 2024 · Seat belts · 166,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Element. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall related to the seat belts; however, the seat belt retractor was repaired incorrectly and was installed backward. The local dealer was not contacted due to new ownership. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2024 · Seat belts · CO

The part in my car that has failed twice is the right front seat belt buckle. I was alerted to this problem in June of 2020, when my SRS light lit up. I took the car to AutoNation Honda 104 in Westminster, Co., 80234, on 6/2/20 after learning about Honda's previously documented SRS and seat belt issues. The code that led to the SRS light going on was 22-1, indicating "open or increased resistance in the right buckle tensioner." The part was replaced at that time and the SRS light remained off after the repair. However, in July of 2023, the SRS light went on again. I took it to the same dealership on 7/20/23. I was informed that the same code occurred, and that the part would be replaced again under warranty. However, it was not available due to supply issues. Both times this problem has occurred, I was informed by Honda personnel that the seat belt system might not perform as designed in a crash, creating increased risk of death or injury for a passenger in that seat. I was advised to avoid having passengers ride in that seat. At the 7/20/23 appointment I was informed that the estimated time of arrival (ETA) for this part was 9/2/23. On 9/21/23 I called USA Honda for an update since I had not heard anything from them. I was informed that the ETA was now unknown, and that they would provide me with regular updates via email. However, all subsequent emails indicated an unknown ETA. On 1/10/24 I again contacted contacted USA Honda by phone to ask for an update. I was informed that there is now a "possible" ETA of 5/20/24. Thus the earliest I might get my car fixed is 10 months from when the problem started, if then. Honda has said that the delay is due to problems with the part manufacturer, but has refused to give me information about how to reach this manufacturer. The delay in honoring their warranty, for any reason, amounts to negligence that could lead to death or injury of a passenger, and results in me not being able to use the car as designed.

Filed Jan 17, 2021 · Seat belts · TN

During normal driving, no hard braking involved, the passenger seatbelt consistently locks up - causing my passengers to be locked in place. It locks if a passenger leans forward to remove something from the dash cubbies (which are just outside of arms reach but well within normal range reach). It locks if the passenger leans to reach behind the driver's seat. It seems as if the belt has been designed too short or the locking mechanism overly sensitive. Should a collision happen while locked, there would be absolutely no give and could cause them significant harm.

Filed Dec 3, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 165,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda element. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, she had noticed that an extension ladder and debris had landed in the middle of the road. In order to avoid the objects, the contact and the driver behind her attempted to make the same turn at the same time into the right lane which caused a collision. The driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy upon collision. The driver side seat belt also failed to release upon depression of the driver seat belt button. Due to the failure, the contact was trapped in the driver seat and had to be cut out of the vehicle by the county roadside assistance. Both drivers were treated at the scene and had their vitals taken, neither driver needed further medical assistance. A police report was filed at scene. Due to the accident, the vehicle was towed to an independent auto body shop where it remained under investigation. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Airbags · KY

The airbag light is on in my 2006 honda element. It is well known to be a fault in the design of the seatbelt latch sensor. Honda won't take responsibility and wants to charge $$$$$ to diagnose and fix. This design flaw will cause the airbags to not deploy in a crash. Lives are at risk and honda won't fix it.

Filed Sep 17, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 293,800 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda element. While driving at various speeds, the air bag sensor indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. In addition, while driving, the front driver side seat belt failed to retract and properly secure the driver while making sudden stops. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (honda cars of corona, 1080 pomona rd, corona, ca). Were notified of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 293,800.

Filed Nov 29, 2017 · 154,815 miles · MI

After I had my local honda dealer complete the air bag recall for the second, my cruse control stopped working and my air bag light came on. I returned to the dealer and they stated that it had nothing to do with the replacement of my air bag and that they would have to charge me to diagnosis the problem. I paid for them to diagnosis, they said it was the seat belt buckle on the drivers seat and that it would cost over $350 and the throttle body would cost $810 to fix the cruse control. I did not pay them for the repair. They "reset" the light, but advised that it would probably come back on. They stated that while the light was on that my SRS system would not work. So now I have a car I love, but am afraid to drive. Seems funny that the light never came on before I let the dealer touch my car.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Seat belts · 100,500 miles · LA

Female seat belt connection does not lock properly on a consistent basis. There is a national back order for this warrantied part suggesting there is a large problem with this part that honda is not resolving.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Seat belts · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda element. The contact stated that the seat belt lock failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat belt lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.