NHTSA Recall 16V487000: Air bags: side/window
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 482,002 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Lexus Ct Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V487000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Toyota G0U Lexus GLJ |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | June 30, 2016 |
| Owner notification | October 17, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
Safety risk
If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.
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 16V487000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus Ct Hybrid | 2011, 2012 |
| Toyota Prius | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2010, 2012 |
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.