What went wrong with Takata airbags?
Tens of millions of vehicles with Takata air bags are under recall. Long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause these air bags to explode when deployed. Such explosions have caused injuries and deaths.
Which Toyotas have Takata airbags?
Many Toyota, Lexus, and Scion vehicle models have defective Takata airbags and are subject to a recall.
- 2010-2016 Toyota 4Runner.
- 2003-2013 Toyota Corolla.
- 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix.
- 2009-2013 Toyota Matrix.
- 2004-2005 Toyota Rav4.
- 2002-2006 Toyota Sequoia.
- 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna.
- 2003-2006 Toyota Tundra.
Is Takata a Japanese last name?
Japanese: written 高田 ‘high rice paddy’; also pronounced Takada . The most ancient family to bear the name originated in the Kyōto region and is listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku. Other families have taken the name from various places so named.
How do I know if my car has Takata airbags?
Visit NHTSA.gov/recalls to find out if your car or truck is under recall. Search using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your search result will tell you if your car or truck is included in this recall or any other safety recall.
Which cars do not use Takata airbags?
Automakers Without Takata’s Volatile Inflators in Their New Cars
- BMW Group (BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce brands)
- Ford (Ford, Lincoln)
- Honda (Honda, Acura)
- Hyundai–Kia.
- Jaguar Land Rover.
- Mazda.
- Nissan (Nissan, Infiniti)
- Subaru.
Which Toyota models are recalled for airbags?
Toyota is recalling millions of vehicles for airbags that might not deploy in certain kinds of crashes. The recalled vehicles include approximately 2.9 million 2011 through 2019 Corolla sedans, 2011 through 2013 Matrix hatchbacks, 2012 through 2018 Avalon sedans, and 2013 through 2018 Avalon Hybrid sedans.