Passenger side front air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 lexus sc vehicles manufactured august 3, 2007, to july 30, 2010, 2008 toyota corolla vehicles manufactured june 1, 2007, to december 21, 2007, 2008 toyota corolla matrix vehicles manufactured june 1, 2007, to december 18, 2007, and 2008 pontiac vibe vehicles manufactured june 1, 2007, to january 2, 2008 that were originally sold, or ever registered, in florida, puerto rico, hawaii, the u.s. Virgin islands, guam, saipan, american samoa, georgia, alabama, louisiana, mississippi and texas. the affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
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
The recall began on march 25, 2016 for toyota and lexus vehicle owners. the recall began on june 8, 2016 for gm owners. the respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. this recall expands recall 15v-286.
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FAQ: Recall 16V128000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V128000?
NHTSA recall 16V128000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on March 2, 2016. It addresses: Passenger side front air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 71,163 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V128000 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.