Front passenger air bag may not properly inflate
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 corolla, 2005-2008 corolla matrix, and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. the air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
Safety Consequence
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify their owners. pontiac vibe owners will be notified by gm. dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. toyota owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's numbers for this recall are k1q and k0q. pontiac owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-762-2737. gm's number for this recall is n192273760.
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FAQ: Recall 19V627000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V627000?
NHTSA recall 19V627000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on August 28, 2019. It addresses: Front passenger air bag may not properly inflate. The recall affects approximately 229,460 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 19V627000 or the manufacturer campaign number K1Q / K0Q. 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.