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Seat Belt Retractor

Critical For Operation

Airbag/SRS

Reels the seat belt in and out and locks it during sudden stops.

The retractor is the spring-loaded spool the belt winds around, allowing it to extend and retract for comfort while locking automatically during hard braking or a collision. Internal spring or locking mechanism wear can cause slow retraction or a belt that won't lock.

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Typical part cost
$40–$150🔒
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Typical labor cost
$40–$100🔒
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Or about
10.0–20.0 years
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DIY difficulty
4/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

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

Belt retracts slowly or not at all
Belt won't lock during a hard stop
Grinding or clicking noise when retracting
Belt twists or binds while extending

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Seat Belt Retractor(s)

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Inspect Seat Belt Retractor(s)

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Test Seat Belt Retractor(s)

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