2007 Toyota Prius: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Brakes, Seat belts · 58,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota prius. While traveling at a low rate of speed, the preceding vehicle stopped abruptly and the contact's brakes failed without warning. As a result, the contact rear ended the other vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt failed to operate. The paramedics transported the contact to a local hospital where she suffered from injuries to her chest and back. A police report was filed. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to sansone toyota (90-100 us-1, avenel, nj 07001, (732) 815-0500) where the brakes were serviced twice. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent an investigator to check the vehicle's black box. The contact was informed that there were no failures found on the black box at the time of the crash. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 58,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Apr 5, 2018 · Seat belts · NC

Driver seat belt catch non function, will not lock when belt connector slipped into locking device. Purchased car used hence unsure when malfunction began.

Filed Nov 10, 2016 · Seat belts · CA

Seatbelt tensioner retracts slowly on driver and passenger side of my 07 prius. Called toyota 1-800 number, the girl told me to take it to the dealer and get a price and then call them. She said it was a safety related issue. Interesting because every other time I have called on a toyota seatbelt of the same issue they never say it safety related when I know what is. I have not had it fixed it is too much work right now to get them a price on something they might do. Why haven't toyota seatbelts been recalledover there obvious tensioner issues. I have eight toyota is between 00 and 07 between my girlfriend my parents and I and they all have the same retractor issues

Filed Aug 25, 2016 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 52,800 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota prius. While driving up a mountain at 20 MPH, the contact stated that the tires lost traction and the vehicle slid off a mountain curve and crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and some deep tissue bruising. Medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. Due to the force of the crash, the seat belt remained buckled, but failed to restrain the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was approximately 52,800.

Filed Jun 27, 2008 · Seat belts · 10,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While the contact's wife was driving 20 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign and struck her front passenger side door. The seat belt failed to restrain the contact's wife, and she struck the steering wheel. She sustained injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder. The manufacturer concluded that the seat belt was working properly. The san diego police department filed report number 804127. The current and failure mileages were 10,000. Updated 12/17/08.

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · 3,141 miles · FL · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. The contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle then crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt did not lock. There were no injuries. The road conditions were dry. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed, but has not yet been inspected. The current and failure mileages were 3,141. Updated 02/01/08