Air bag fasteners may loosen affecting deployment
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 avalon, and 2017 camry vehicles manufactured august 3, 2016, to september 12, 2016. the front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.
Safety Consequence
If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. the recall began on february 8, 2017. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is g05.
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FAQ: Recall 16V906000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V906000?
NHTSA recall 16V906000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on December 16, 2016. It addresses: Air bag fasteners may loosen affecting deployment. The recall affects approximately 12 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 16V906000 or the manufacturer campaign number G05. 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.