2016 Toyota Prius recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V672000
- Reported
- September 16, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Part
- Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
- Vehicles affected
- About 7,817
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016. An air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.
Safety risk
A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0W.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Toyota Prius (2016). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
What is the fix?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0W.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.