Millions of vehicles equipped with Takata airbags are currently under recall. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat and humidity can lead to these airbags exploding upon deployment. These explosions have resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities.
The NHTSA strongly advises vehicle owners to take immediate action to safeguard themselves and others from this critical safety hazard.
Approximately 67 million Takata airbags (priority groups 1-12) have been recalled because these air bags can explode when deployed, causing serious injury or even death. All vehicle owners should:
- Check for Recalls using your vehicle identification number (VIN).
- Get the Fix by calling your local dealer; it will be repaired for free.
- Sign Up for Recall Alerts about any future recall affecting your vehicle.
Do Not Drive
Do Not Drive warnings have been issued for some of the vehicles.
NHTSA and manufacturers of the following vehicles urge consumers to NOT drive these vehicles until they are repaired:
- Acura
- 2002-2003 Acura 3.2 TL
- 2003 Acura 3.2CL
- BMW
- Certain 2000-2006 BMW 3 Series (E46) including M3
- Certain 2000-2003 BMW 5 Series (E39) including M5
- Certain 2000-2004 BMW X5s (E53)
- Chrysler
- 2005-2010 Chrysler 300
- Dodge
- 2005-2010 Dodge Magnum
- 2005-2010 Dodge Charger
- 2005-2010 Dodge Challenger
- 2003 Dodge Ram 1500
- Ford
- Certain 2006 Ford Rangers
- Honda
- 2001-2002 Honda Accord
- 2001-2002 Honda Civic
- 2002 Honda CR-V
- 2002 Honda Odyssey
- 2003 Honda Pilot
- Infiniti
- Certain 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4s
- Mazda
- Certain 2006 Mazda B-Series
- Nissan
- Certain 2002-2006 Nissan Sentras
- Certain 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinders
- Pontiac
- Certain 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibes
- Toyota
- Certain 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4s
- Certain 2003-2004 Corollas, including Matrix
Previous Recall
A separate group of defective Takata airbags was recalled in late 2019. Unlike the airbag inflators in the larger Takata recalls, this recall involves non-azide driver inflators.
Note From The Author
You can search this airbag recall and other recalls that are vehicle related at the NHTSA. It’s as simple as entering your vehicle’s VIN (vehicle identification number) . https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls