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Seat Belt Buckle Release

Critical For Operation

Airbag/SRS

Receives the latch plate and secures the seat belt; releases it via a push button.

The seat belt buckle is the receiver mounted to the seat or floor that the latch plate clicks into, holding the belt secure until the release button is pressed. Internal wear or debris can cause it to fail to latch or release properly.

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Typical part cost
$20–$80🔒
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Typical labor cost
$20–$60🔒
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Or about
10.0–20.0 years
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DIY difficulty
3/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Seat Belt Buckle Release is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Won't click or latch properly
Doesn't release when the button is pressed
Loose or wobbly mounting
Sticking or hard-to-press release button

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Seat Belt Buckle Release(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Seat Belt Buckle Release(s)

No standard interval on file