Recall 16V-672: 2016 Toyota Prius

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Sep 16, 2016, covering about 7,817 vehicles.

NHTSA number
16V-672
Report date
Sep 16, 2016
Vehicles affected
7,817
Owners notified
Nov 10, 2016

The problem

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.

The risk

A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number16V672000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Toyota Prius2016All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V-672?

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.

How is recall 16V-672 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.