NHTSA Recall 13V029000: Air bags
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 887,709 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Pontiac Vibe.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V029000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | January 30, 2013 |
| Owner notification | March 13, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits are susceptible to internal shorting. The electrical short may create an abnormal current flow and increased heat which can damage the circuits. This could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Safety risk
Inadvertent deployment of the airbags or the seat belt pretensioners may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Toyota will re-notify their owners who have already had their vehicles repaired with a noise filter, but did not receive a new airbag control module, and General Motors will re-notify theirs. Dealers previously installed a supplemental harness containing an electrical filter between the airbag control module and its wire harness, free of charge. Dealers will replace the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for second notices. For more information, Toyota owners may call 1-800-331-4331 and Pontiac owners may call 1-800-620-7668.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V029000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pontiac Vibe | 2003, 2004 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2003, 2004 |
| Toyota Corolla Matrix | 2003, 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.