Unintended partial passenger air bag inflation
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering and manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 toyota prius vehicles manufactured november 30, 2015, to june 14, 2016. an air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.
Safety Consequence
A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. the recall began november 10, 2016. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is g0w.
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FAQ: Recall 16V672000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V672000?
NHTSA recall 16V672000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on September 16, 2016. It addresses: Unintended partial passenger air bag inflation. The recall affects approximately 7,817 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 16V672000 or the manufacturer campaign number G0W. 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.