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Campaign 19V005 Posted January 9, 2019 1,299,448 units

2010-2017 Toyota Multi-Model Recall 19V005: Air Bag Inflator

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 19V005 covers 1,299,448 2010-2017 Toyota-family vehicles for passenger air bag inflators that can explode. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.

Toyota is recalling 1,299,448 2010-2017 Toyota, Scion, and Lexus vehicles, including 4RUNNER, Corolla, Sienna, GX460, and Xb models, because passenger frontal air bag inflators can explode after long-term heat and humidity exposure. Sharp metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death, and Toyota dealers will complete the free repair.

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What's wrong?

The passenger frontal air bag inflator in these Toyota 2010-2017 vehicles is the metal canister inside the front passenger air bag module. Its normal job is to create gas quickly during a crash so the air bag fills between the passenger and the dashboard.

The recalled inflator is a Takata PSPI-6 design that uses non-desiccated ammonium nitrate propellant, which means the chemical charge lacks drying material to control moisture. Long-term exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and temperature cycling breaks down that propellant. If the air bag deploys after the propellant has degraded, pressure inside the inflator rises unevenly and the inflator can rupture instead of staying contained.

There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag warning light does not have to come on, and the problem is tied to the inflator's internal propellant condition, not a sound, smell, or change you can feel while driving.

Who's affected?

Toyota, Lexus, and Scion nameplates are included across the 2010-2017 span, all tied to the same front air bag component.

2011 Toyota Sienna front air bag
2012 Lexus Is F front air bag
2010 Toyota Corolla front air bag
2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix front air bag
2010 Toyota 4RUNNER front air bag
Units affected1,299,448

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 this recall, an inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments into the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. If your VIN is included, schedule the air bag inflator or air bag assembly repair soon and avoid delaying service. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2017 Toyota Sienna, Is F, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, 4RUNNER, Xb, GX460, Is 250C, ES350, Is 350C, Is 350, or Is 250 is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the free passenger frontal air bag inflator or air bag assembly replacement.
  3. Reference recall number 19V005 when you call, and give the dealer Toyota recall code G0P, G0R, or H0A if it appears on your notice.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Toyota sent one, but do not wait for a letter if your VIN is included.
  5. Limit front passenger seat use until the repair is complete because an inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments into the cabin.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Toyota technician replaces the front passenger air bag inflator or the full passenger air bag assembly, depending on the vehicle model. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Toyota. Toyota used its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you've already paid for a related passenger air bag inflator or air bag assembly repair before the recall notice, ask Toyota customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit documentation for reimbursement.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

January 9, 2019 NHTSA published the recall
January 9, 2019 Dealer notification began
January 9, 2019 Dealer notification ended
February 11, 2019 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
February 11, 2019 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
February 15, 2019 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V005?

Recall 19V005 covers 1,299,448 2010-2017 Toyota vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can explode after long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature cycling. Sharp metal fragments can strike occupants, causing serious injury or death. Toyota dealers replace the inflator or air bag assembly for free.

What should I do if my 2010-2017 Toyota vehicle is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V005. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask whether your model needs a passenger air bag inflator replacement or a full air bag assembly replacement. Reference recall number 19V005 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Toyota dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or air bag assembly for free, depending on the model and recall zone tied to the vehicle.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is metal-fragment injury from the passenger frontal air bag inflator. The inflator can explode during deployment after long-term exposure to heat, humidity, and temperature changes. Toyota's remedy is a dealer replacement of the inflator or air bag assembly at no cost.

What if I bought this Toyota vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the current owner. Used vehicles also qualify if the VIN is included, including vehicles that changed owners after the original owner notice. Check your VIN, then call a Toyota dealer with recall number 19V005.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V005000
Toyota customer service1-800-331-4331
NHTSA recall #19V005
NHTSA recall # (full)19V005000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →