Recall 12V409 affects 78 2012 Coda vehicles for side curtain airbags installed incorrectly. Repair is free at any franchised Coda dealer.
Coda is recalling 78 2012 Coda vehicles under recall 12V409 because the side curtain airbags have an installation defect. In a crash, an affected airbag can fail to deploy as intended and increase injury risk; the Coda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The side curtain airbags in the 2012 Coda are designed to deploy from the roof area along the side windows during certain side-impact crashes. Their job is to help protect occupants' heads by creating a cushion between the person and the side glass or upper interior trim. That protection depends on the airbag being installed in the correct position and able to unfold as designed.
On affected Coda vehicles, the side curtain airbags were not properly installed. If an airbag is out of position or restrained by the way it was mounted, it does not have a clear path to deploy. In a crash where the side curtain airbag is needed, the airbag can fail to deploy as intended, reducing the protection the system is supposed to provide.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle can look normal from the cabin, and the problem is tied to the installation behind the trim, not to a sound, smell, dashboard message, or change in how the vehicle drives.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Coda Coda | side air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 78 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, an incorrectly installed side curtain airbag can fail to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before a crash reveals the problem, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Coda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Coda Coda is included in this recall.
- Call Coda customer service at 1-855-464-2632 to ask for current repair instructions for recall number 12V409.
- Contact a franchised Coda dealer to arrange the free side-curtain-airbag inspection and correction.
- Bring the recall notice if Coda mailed one, and reference recall number 12V409 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the inspection is complete, since the side curtain air bags can fail to deploy as intended in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Coda technician inspects the side curtain airbag installations and corrects any installation problems so the airbags deploy as intended. Coda's recall notice says the free dealer repair began on August 29, 2012. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If your VIN is included, ask the dealer to confirm the inspection and any correction work before you pick up the vehicle.
Timeline
| August 20, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 29, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V409?
Recall 12V409 covers 78 2012 Coda Coda vehicles with side curtain airbags that were incorrectly installed. In a crash, those airbags can fail to deploy as intended, increasing injury risk. Coda dealers will inspect and correct the installation for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Coda Coda is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V409. If it is, contact a Coda dealer or Coda Automotive at 1-855-464-2632 and ask for the side curtain airbag inspection and correction. The recall repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Coda's remedy states that dealers will inspect and correct the side curtain airbag installations free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced side-impact crash protection. If a side curtain airbag does not deploy as intended in a crash, occupants face an increased risk of injury. The free dealer repair is to inspect the installation and correct it where needed.
What if I bought the 2012 Coda Coda used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then reference recall 12V409 when you contact a Coda dealer or Coda Automotive.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V409000 |
|---|---|
| Coda customer service | 1-855-464-2632 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V409 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V409000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →