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Seat Belt Latch Plate

Critical For Operation

Airbag/SRS

The metal piece on the belt that clicks into the buckle to secure it.

The latch plate, or tongue, is the metal piece fixed to the seat belt webbing that slides into the buckle and locks in place. Wear or bending can prevent it from seating and locking properly.

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Typical part cost
$15–$50🔒
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Typical labor cost
$15–$40🔒
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Or about
10.0–20.0 years
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DIY difficulty
2/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

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

Won't click or seat into the buckle
Bent or damaged tongue
Rattling on the belt webbing

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Seat Belt Latch Plate(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Seat Belt Latch Plate(s)

No standard interval on file