When Do Maxi-Cosi Car Seats Expire?

Maxi-Cosi says its car seats expire 8 to 12 years after manufacture, depending on the product, and points you to the instruction manual for your seat.

Maxi-Cosi seatExpires after
Any Maxi-Cosi seat 8 to 12 years from the date of manufacture, depending on the model

Where to find the date on a Maxi-Cosi seat

Many Maxi-Cosi seats have a sticker on the back with the date of manufacture.

Maxi-Cosi car seats after a crash

We couldn't find a published Maxi-Cosi rule on crashes, so follow your manual and NHTSA's guidance.

NHTSA says to replace a seat after a moderate or severe crash, and that a seat doesn't automatically need replacing after a minor one: NHTSA's five conditions for a minor crash.

Maxi-Cosi car seat recalls

NHTSA lists 7 child-seat recalls filed under Maxi-Cosi (including two 2011-2012 recalls its maker, Dorel Juvenile Group, filed under its own name) since 2010, newest first. A recall only applies if your label's model name or number matches; the checker above narrows the list to your seat's build date.

March 14, 2023: CORAL XP

Models: CORAL XP

Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Coral XP Rear-facing Infant Seats with model number IC313. The child seat inner carrier is not sufficient to restrain a child without the use of the outer carrier. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

What to do: Owners are advised to only use the inner carrier of the Coral XP when it is attached to the outer carrier and installed with or without the base using the vehicle belt restraint system, consistent with the existing instruction booklet and labels. Dorel will offer a refund or replace the child seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Dorel's customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or [email protected].

NHTSA campaign 23C003000.

March 3, 2023: MICO XP MAX, INFANT BASE, MICO XP and more

Models: MICO XP MAX, INFANT BASE, MICO XP, ONBOARD 35 SECURETECH, CORAL XP, MICO LUXE+, SECURETECH INFANT BASE

Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Safety 1st onBoard 35 Secure Tech, Safety 1st Secure Tech Infant Base, Maxi-Cosi Coral XP, Maxi-Cosi Mico XP Max, Maxi-Cosi Mico XP, Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+, and Maxi-Cosi Infant Base child seats. Please refer to Dorel's recall report for specific model numbers. The lower seat anchors used to secure the child seat base may fail, allowing the child seat to detach. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

What to do: Owners are advised to only secure their child seat(s) with the vehicle belt restraint system until the seat is remedied. Dorel will mail a replacement base to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Dorel customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or [email protected].

NHTSA campaign 23C002000.

September 8, 2021: PRIA 70

Models: PRIA 70

Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 Convertible child seats. When the seat is installed in the forward facing position and secured to the car using the lap belt without also using the top tether, the seat may not adequately protect the child from head injury in the event of a crash. As such, these child seats fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

What to do: Dorel will provide remedy kits containing replacement labels and instruction booklets and provide, at no charge, Maxi-Cosi Rodi Sport Booster seats rated for children 40-100 pounds and 43 to 57 inches in height. Owner notification letters were issued beginning October 12, 2021. Owners may contact Dorel customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or by email at [email protected].

NHTSA campaign 21C004000.

August 24, 2021: PRIA 85

Models: PRIA 85

Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Convertible child seats. When the seat is installed in the forward facing position and secured to the car using the lap belt without also using the top tether, the seat may not adequately protect the child from head injury in the event of a crash. As such, these child seats fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

What to do: No remedy has been established at this time. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Dorel customer service at 1-877-657-9546.

NHTSA campaign 21C003000.

May 2, 2012: IC123FSM (COMFY CARRY), IC124FSM (ONBOARD 35)

Models: IC123FSM (COMFY CARRY), IC124FSM (ONBOARD 35)

DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN INFANT CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODELS IC124FSM (ONBOARD 35) AND IC123FSM (COMFY CARRY), PRODUCED FROM MAY 2011 THROUGH APRIL 2012, WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE SEPARATE SEAT BASE THAT CONTAINS THE REQUIRED LATCH ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY. WITHOUT THE LATCH ASSEMBLY, THESE UNITS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."

What to do: DJG WILL NOTIFY REGISTERED OWNERS AND DISTRIBUTORS. BASES WHICH INCLUDE LATCH SYSTEMS WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO ALL THOSE WHO VERIFY THEY HAVE THE AFFECTED UNITS. NON-REGISTERED OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 1-877-416-8111 OR BY EMAIL AT [email protected].

NHTSA campaign 12C002000.

February 10, 2011: 22469, 22553, 22564 and more

Models: 22469, 22553, 22564, 22880, 22547, 22077, 22078, 22148, 22149, 22150, 22152, IC072, 22372, 22799, 22759, 22758, 22755, 22453, 22456, 22740, 22657, 22459, ALPHA OMEGA(17439), 22346, 22439, 22574, 22465, 22475, 22476, 22486, 22155, 22158, 22159, 22172, 22188, 22195, 22356, 22790, 22741, 22580, 22567, 22561, 22554, 22546, 22449, 22458, 22412, 22371, 22185, 22178, 22177, 22154, 22560, 22452, 22462

Made between May 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009 (about 794,247 seats).

DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN INFANT, CONVERTIBLE, AND BOOSTER CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS WHICH WERE SOLD BOTH AS STAND ALONE SEATS OR PART OF A TRAVEL SYSTEM (WITH A STROLLER). THE HARNESS LOCKING AND RELEASE BUTTON DOES NOT ALWAYS RETURN TO ITS LOCKED POSITION. A BUTTON THAT IS NOT IN THE LOCKED POSITION CAN ALLOW THE HARNESS ADJUSTMENT STRAP TO SLIP BACK THROUGH THE ADJUSTER AS A CHILD MOVES AROUND IN THE SEAT AND RESULTS IN A LOOSE HARNESS. CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL ARE CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINTS ALPHA OMEGA, ALPHA OMEGA ELITE, ENSPIRA, PRIORI, PROSPECT, AND VANTAGE; INFANT CHILD RESTRAINTS MICO AND ONBOARD. AFFECTED UNITS BEGIN WITH MODEL NUMBERS 22077, 22078, 22148, 22149, 22150, 22152, 22154, 22155, 22158, 22159, 22172, 22177, 22178, 22185, 22188, 22195, 22356, 22371, 22372, 22412, 22439, 22452, 22453, 22456, 22458, 22459, 22462, 22465, 22469, 22476, 22486, 22546, 22547, 22553, 22554, 22561, 22564, 22567, 22574, 22580, 22657, 22740, 22741, 22755, 22758, 22759, 22790, 22799, 22880, 22560, 22346, 17439, 22449, 22475, AND IC072, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2008, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009.

What to do: REGISTERED OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE REMEDY KIT CONSISTING OF A SMALL TUBE OF NON-TOXIC, FOOD-GRADE LUBRICANT TO BE APPLIED TO THE CENTER FRONT ADJUSTER (CFA) TO PREVENT STICKING AND ALLOW IT TO PROPERLY ENGAGE THE CFA STRAP. INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO APPLY THE LUBRICANT WILL BE PROVIDED, ALONG WITH A LABEL TO INDICATE THAT THE REPAIR HAS BEEN COMPLETED. NON-REGISTERED OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DJG AT 1-866-623-3139 OR BY EMAIL AT [email protected]. CONSUMERS WILL NEED THE ENTIRE MODEL NUMBER ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT WHEN CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011.

NHTSA campaign 11C001000.

February 4, 2010: 22-371 ORE, 22-371 JUC, 22-515 BLK and more

Models: 22-371 ORE, 22-371 JUC, 22-515 BLK, 22-371 LMD, 22-371 PNG, 22-372 TTH, 22-371 HFL

Made between February 18, 2008 and June 28, 2008 (about 22,850 seats).

DOREL JUVENILE GROUP (DJG) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MAXI-COSI MICO INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODELS 22-371 HFL, JUC, LMD, PNG, AND ORE; 22-372 TTH; AND MAXI-COSI MICO INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM - BASE ONLY, MODEL 22-515 BLK, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 28, 2008. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE BASE CAUSED BY WARPING OF THE BASE OR INADEQUATE MATING BETWEEN THE SHELL AND THE BASE MOUNTING BRACKET CAN RESULT IN DIFFICULTY ATTACHING OR DETACHING THE SHELL FROM THE BASE.

What to do: DJG WILL NOTIFY ALL REGISTERED OWNERS AND WILL SEND A REMEDY KIT CONSISTING OF TWO BASE SPRINGS, A HEX WRENCH, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BASE SPRING REPLACEMENT. THE REPAIR KIT IS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DJG AT 1-877-657-9546.

NHTSA campaign 10C001000.

From NHTSA's recall data file, updated 2026-10-23. Search NHTSA car seat recalls.

Register your seat so Maxi-Cosi can contact you about a recall: Maxi-Cosi car seat registration, or mail in the card that came with the seat.

Getting rid of an expired Maxi-Cosi seat

Cut the harness straps, take off the cover, write "EXPIRED, DO NOT USE" on the shell and put it in a dark garbage bag. Target's car seat trade-in takes any brand's seat, expired or not, during its trade-in events. More on disposal and trade-ins.

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