Passenger side front air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) notified the agency on may 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 lexus sc, toyota corolla, corolla matrix, sequoia, and pontiac vibe, and 2005-2006 toyota tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in florida, along the gulf coast, puerto rico, hawaii, the u.s. Virgin islands, guam, saipan and american samoa. on june 16, 2015 toyota expanded the recall to cover an additional 769,055 vehicles, including certain model year 2002-2004 lexus sc, toyota sequoia, 2003-2004 toyota corolla matrix, toyota corolla, pontiac vibe, and toyota tundra vehicles, as well the vehicles covered by the may 13, 2015 notification in the portions of georgia, alabama, louisiana, mississippi and texas that were not previously included. the inflators in the front passenger air bags are susceptible to rupture in the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the front passenger air bag.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
2003-2004 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15v-043 and 15v-286 are under a do not drive advisory. owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. toyota will notify their owners. pontiac vibe owners will be notified by gm. dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota began the recall on july 13, 2015. pontiac vibe owners may contact gm at 1-800-762-2737. gm began the recall on june 29, 2015. note: this recacll supersedes recall 14v-655 in its entirety. for vehicles located in the u.s. States not listed above, please see toyota recall 15v-285 which covers all other u.s. States.
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FAQ: Recall 15V286000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V286000?
NHTSA recall 15V286000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on May 13, 2015. It addresses: Passenger side front air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 1,069,055 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V286000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14491. 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.