Toyota Corolla Recall 19V627: Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash

What this recall means for you

The front passenger air bag inflator module in these vehicles was replaced under an earlier recall, and the replacement may not unfold as designed when it inflates in high temperatures. If the air bag does not inflate properly during a crash, the risk of injury to the front passenger increases.

Owners will be notified by mail: Toyota for Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles, and GM for Pontiac Vibe vehicles. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly free of charge. Toyota owners can call Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 (recall numbers K1Q and K0Q), and Pontiac owners can call GM customer service at 1-800-762-2737 (recall number N192273760).

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls at no cost through the NHTSA website or your manufacturer's site, and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V627Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.
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.

Affected vehicles

Pontiac Vibe	2005 2006 2007 2008
Toyota Corolla	2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Toyota Corolla Matrix	2005 2006 2007 2008