Air bag inflators may rupture or underinflate bag
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 rav4, 1998-1999 rav4 ev and celica and 1997-1998 supra vehicles. these vehicles were equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. an underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant, and increases the risk of serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator. potentially affected steering wheel serial numbers will be inspected by a dealer. based on the inspection, dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate one, as necessary. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began august 28, 2020. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's numbers for this recall is 20tb01 and 20ta01.
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FAQ: Recall 20V033000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V033000?
NHTSA recall 20V033000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on January 22, 2020. It addresses: Air bag inflators may rupture or underinflate bag. The recall affects approximately 138,842 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 20V033000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20TB01/20TA01. 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.