Is your Takata air bag under recall?
U.S. auto safety regulators more than doubled what was already the largest recall in U.S. history on Wednesday. An additional 35 million to 40 million Takata air bag inflators are now in need of being replaced, adding to the 28.8 million already recalled.
The recall expansions are planned to take place in five phases based on prioritization of risk between May 2016 and December 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a release.
It is unclear how many more vehicles could be impacted by the expanded recall, but 24 million have been recalled so far. All vehicles included in the recall to date are listed below.
The inflator defect can cause air bags to explode and fire off shrapnel. There have been 10 known deaths in the U.S. and 11 worldwide linked to the issue. More than 100 people have been injured.
In November, U.S. regulators announced a fine of up to $200 million for the Japan-based company -- $70 million for mishandling the way it recalled the millions of air bag inflators, and an additional $130 million if its settlement with NHTSA is violated.
NHTSA has created some online resources to help consumers whose vehicle may have a defective air bag made by Takata.
How to Check
NHTSA recommends people enter their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at this website: https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/.
How To Keep Updated On The Recalls
NHTSA has set up a website dedicated to the Takata recalls: http://www.safercar.gov/rs/takata/index.html. The website will contain regular updates, recall lists, and information on the status of the Takata recalls and its investigation.
Which Makes and Models Are Recalled
- 2003 Acura 3.2CL
- 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL
- 2013-2016 Acura ILX
- 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid
- 2003-2006 Acura MDX
- 2007-2016 Acura RDX
- 2005-2012 Acura RL
- 2009-2014 Acura TL
- 2010-2013 Acura ZDX
- 2005-2013 Audi A3
- 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabrio
- 2010-2011 Audi A5 Cabrio
- 2009-2012 Audi Q5
- 2008-2013 128i
- 2008-2013 135i
- 2008-2013 1 Series M
- 2000 323i
- 2002-2006 325Ci
- 2002-2003 325iT
- 2001-2011 325i
- 2001-2011 325xi
- 2002-2003 325xiT
- 2006-2012 325xiT
- 2000 328i
- 2006-2013 328i
- 2006-2013 328xi
- 2006-2013 328i xDrive
- 2001-2011 330i
- 2001-2011 330xi
- 2002-2006 330Ci
- 2006-2013 335i
- 2006-2013 335xi
- 2006-2013 335i xDrive
- 2009-2011 335d
- 2007-2013 335is
- 2002-2003 525i
- 2002-2003 530i
- 2002-2003 540i
- 2001-2013 M3
- 2002-2003 M5
- 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i
- 2013-2015 X1 xDrive28i
- 2013-2015 X1 xDrive35i
- 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i
- 2003 X5 3.0i
- 2003 X5 4.4i
- 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i
- 2007-2013 X5 xDrive35i
- 2007-2013 X5 xDrive48i
- 2007-2013 X5 xDrive50
- 2007-2013 X5 M
- 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d
- 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i
- 2008-2014 X6 xDrive50i
- 2008-2014 X6 M
- 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen
- 2005-2010 Chrysler 300
- 2005-2010 Chrysler 300C
- 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire
- 2005-2010 Chrysler SRT8
Daimler Trucks North America (Sterling Bullet)
- 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500
- 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 5500
Daimler Vans USA LLC (Sprinter)
- 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500
- 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500
- 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2010-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2010-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger
- 2006-2010 Dodge Charger
- 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota
- 2004-2008 Dodge Durango
- 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum
- 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 2500
- 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 3500
- 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500
- 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 5500
- 2004-2006 Ranger
- 2005-2006 GT
- 2005-2014 Mustang
- 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2007-2008 GMC Sierra 3500
- 2001-2007 Accord
- 2001-2005 Civic
- 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid
- 2001-2004 Civic CNG
- 2002-2011 CR-V
- 2011-2015 CR-Z
- 2003-2011 Element
- 2010-2014 FCX Clarity
- 2009-2013 Fit
- 2013-2014 Fit EV
- 2010-2014 Insight
- 2002-2004 Odyssey
- 2003-2008 Pilot
- 2006-2014 Ridgeline
- 2003-2005 Infiniti FX35
- 2003-2005 Infiniti FX45
- 2001 Infiniti I30
- 2002-2004 Infiniti I35
- 2006 Infiniti M35
- 2006 Infiniti M45
- 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4
- 2004-2006 B-Series Truck
- 2003-2008 Mazda6
- 2006-2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed6
- 2004-2005 MPV
- 2004-2008 RX-8
- 2005 C230 Kompressor
- 2006-2007 C230
- 2008-2011 C300
- 2008-2011 C300 4Matic
- 2005 C320
- 2006-2011 C350
- 2009-2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
- 2010-2011 E350
- 2010-2011 E350 4Matic
- 2011 E350 Cabriolet
- 2010-2011 E550
- 2010-2011 E550 4Matic
- 2011 E550 Cabriolet
- 2010-2011 E63 AMG
- 2009-2010 GL320 BlueTec 4Matic
- 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic
- 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic
- 2009-2012 GL550 4Matic
- 2010-2012 GLK350
- 2010-2012 GLK350 4Matic
- 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic
- 2009-2011 ML350
- 2009-2011 ML350 4Matic
- 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid
- 2009-2011 ML550 4Matic
- 2009-2011 ML63 AMG
- 2007-2008 SLK280
- 2007-2008 SLK350
- 2007-2008 SLK55 AMG
- 2011-2014 SLS AMG
- 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet
- 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT
- 2009-2010 R320 CDI 4Matic
- 2009-2010 R320 CDI 4Matic
- 2009-2012 R350 4Matic
- 2011-2012 R350 BlueTec 4Matic
- 2004-2006 Lancer
- 2004-2006 Lancer Evolution
- 2004 Lancer Sportback
- 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider
- 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima
- 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra
- 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe
- 2005 Saab 9-2x
- 2006-2011 Saab 9-3
- 2006-2009 Saab 9-5
- 2008-2009 Saturn Astra
- 2003-2005 Baja
- 2004-2005 Impreza
- 2003-2008 Legacy
- 2003-2008 Outback
- 2003-2008 Corolla
- 2003-2008 Corolla Matrix
- 2004-2005 Rav4
- 2002-2007 Sequoia
- 2003-2006 Tundra
- 2002-2010 Lexus SC
- 2009-2014 CC
- 2012-2014 Eos
- 2010-2014 Golf
- 2010-2014 Jetta Sportwagen
- 2006-2010 Passat
- 2012-2014 Passat