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Campaign 15V286 Posted May 13, 2015 1,069,055 units

2002-2007 Pontiac Vibe Recall 15V286: Air Bag Inflator

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Published June 1, 2026

Recall 15V286 covers 1,069,055 2002-2007 Pontiac vehicles with passenger air bag inflators that can rupture. Repair is free at any franchised Pontiac dealer.

Pontiac recall 15V286 covers 1,069,055 2002-2007 Vibe, Sc, Sequoia, Tundra, Corolla, and Corolla Matrix vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflator can rupture during deployment. Metal fragments can strike occupants and result in serious injury or death; Pontiac dealers will complete the free repair.

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What's wrong?

The front passenger air bag inflator in the 2002-2007 Vibe, Sc, Sequoia, Tundra, Corolla, and Corolla Matrix is the metal device inside the passenger air bag module that fills the bag during a crash. When the vehicle senses a crash severe enough for deployment, the inflator releases gas so the air bag opens between the passenger and the interior trim.

In campaign 15V286, the problem is inside that inflator. If the passenger air bag deploys in a crash, the inflator is susceptible to rupturing instead of staying sealed while it fills the bag. A rupture changes the air bag deployment from a controlled release of gas into a broken metal inflator event.

There is no warning sign before failure. The defect is hidden inside the air bag system, so an owner will not notice a sound, smell, vibration, or change in normal driving before the inflator fails during deployment.

Who's affected?

Spans Vibe, Sc, Sequoia, Tundra, Corolla, and Corolla Matrix across 2002-2007, all tied to the air bag system.

2003 Pontiac Vibe air bag system
2004 Pontiac Vibe air bag system
2005 Pontiac Vibe air bag system
2005 Lexus Sc air bag system
2002 Toyota Sequoia air bag system
Units affected1,069,055

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

In a crash that deploys the passenger frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into occupants. That creates a risk of serious injury or death. Confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Pontiac dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2002-2007 Vibe, Sc, Sequoia, Tundra, Corolla, or Corolla Matrix is included in this Pontiac recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Pontiac dealer to schedule the free front passenger air bag replacement.
  3. Bring the recall notice if you have one. If not, reference recall number 15V286 when you call.
  4. Ask the dealer whether your vehicle is also under the Do Not Drive advisory for related recall coverage before you drive it in.
  5. Avoid using the front passenger seat until the air bag inflator has been replaced.

What happens at the repair

Do not drive a vehicle covered by the advisory until the repair is complete. At the dealer, a Pontiac service technician replaces the passenger side front air bag covered by recall 15V286. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid for a related front passenger air bag repair before the recall notice, GM's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk or contact GM customer care for the claim path.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

May 13, 2015 NHTSA published the recall
July 13, 2015 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V286?

Recall 15V286 covers 1,069,055 2002-2007 Pontiac Vibe, Sc, Sequoia, Tundra, Corolla, and Corolla Matrix vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can rupture during deployment. Metal fragments can strike occupants, causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag for free.

What should I do if my 2002-2007 Pontiac Vibe, Sc, Sequoia, Tundra, Corolla, or Corolla Matrix is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V286. If it is, contact a franchised Pontiac service dealer and ask for the passenger side front air bag replacement. Reference recall number 15V286000 when you call. The repair is free.

Does the recall repair cost anything?

No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and this recall says dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is a passenger frontal air bag inflator rupture during a crash where the air bag deploys. If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments can strike people inside the vehicle, causing serious injury or death. The free dealer repair replaces the affected passenger side front air bag.

What if I bought this vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Pontiac service dealer and reference recall number 15V286000.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V286000
Pontiac customer service1-800-331-4331
NHTSA recall #15V286
NHTSA recall # (full)15V286000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →