Curtain shield air bag inflators may crack
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 toyota prius, 2010 and 2012 toyota prius plug-in hybrid, and 2011-2012 lexus ct200h vehicles. a weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
Safety Consequence
If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. the recall began on october 17, 2016. owners may contact toyota customer service department at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is toyota g0u, and lexus glj.
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FAQ: Recall 16V487000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V487000?
NHTSA recall 16V487000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on June 30, 2016. It addresses: Curtain shield air bag inflators may crack. The recall affects approximately 482,002 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 16V487000 or the manufacturer campaign number Toyota G0U Lexus GLJ. 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.