Large Recall NHTSA · 96V107000 Reported June 20, 1996

Gm/toyota/passive restraint:air bag

Q: What is recall 96V107000?

NHTSA recall 96V107000 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on June 20, 1996. It addresses: Gm/toyota/passive restraint:air bag. The recall affects approximately 627,858 vehicles , with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Toyota Motor Corporation · Air Bags · 627,858 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V107000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Corporation

Component

Air Bags

Vehicles Affected

627,858

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 20, 1996

Defect Summary

If liquid is spilled in the console box area, the air bag warning light can illuminate and stay "on" during normal driving conditions.

Safety Consequence

This leakage condition could cause the air bag to inadvertently deploy.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a protective cover over the air bag sensor to prevent possible malfunction caused by the spilling of liquid substances on the sensor. Air bag sensors damaged by previous liquid spillage will be replaced.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 96V107000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 96V107000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96V107000?

NHTSA recall 96V107000 was issued by Toyota Motor Corporation on June 20, 1996. It addresses: Gm/toyota/passive restraint:air bag. The recall affects approximately 627,858 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V107000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.