NHTSA Recall 16V672000: Inflator module (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,817 vehicles. It affects 2016 Toyota Prius.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V672000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | G0W |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | September 16, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 10, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V672000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | 2016 |
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.