Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Takata corporation (takata) has determined that the batwing-shaped propellant in some psdi, psdi-4, and psdi-4k air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal driver air bag module, and used as original equipment, replacement equipment, or as a remedy part for a prior recall, may rupture from exposure to persistent conditions of high absolute humidity and/or due to manufacturing variability.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Takata will be working with vehicle manufacturers to identify into which vehicles the affected inflators were installed either as original equipment, replacement equipment, or as a recall remedy part. as this work progresses, numerous vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. nhtsa will supply this information as soon as possible. note: this recall is in addition to prior recalls 08v-593, 09v-259, 10v-041, 11v-260, 14v-343, 14v-344, 14v-348, 14v-351, 14v-802, 14v-817 and 15v-153.
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FAQ: Recall 15E040000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15E040000?
NHTSA recall 15E040000 was issued by Takata (tk Global, Llc) on May 18, 2015. It addresses: Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 17,600,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Takata (tk Global, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15E040000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.