Massive Takata Recall Puts Millions of Drivers on Alert Over Air Bag Safety [2nd recall]

Yahoo Autos ^ | June 29, 2026 | Rebecca Wright

[Leaning Right]

If you haven't yet, it might be time to start familiarizing yourself with the parts of your vehicle, as well as the brands that make them. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just announced another air bag recall. This time, tens of millions of vehicles are under a Do Not Drive warning because the bags are not operating as designed.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Travel
KEYWORDS: airbag; airbags; takata

[Leaning Right]

There’s a link at the Yahoo site that takes you to the

Only takes a minute.

[IYAS9YAS]

Direct link to NHTSA page: https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/takata-recall-spotlight

[HollyB]

2002-2003 Acura 3.2 TL

2003 Acura 3.2CL

2000-2006 BMW 3 Series (E46) including M3

2000-2003 BMW 5 Series (E39) including M5

2000-2004 BMW X5s (E53)

2007–2009 Chrysler Aspen

2005-2015 Chrysler 300

2005–2011 Dodge Dakota

2005-2010 Dodge Magnum

2005-2015 Dodge Charger

2005-2014 Dodge Challenger

2004–2009 Dodge Durango

2003–2010 Dodge Ram

2003 Dodge Ram 1500

2004-2011 Ford Rangers

2005-2006 GT

2005-2014 Mustang

2006-2012 Fusion

2006-2012 Lincoln MKZ/Zephyr

2006-2012 Mercury Milan

2007-2010 Edge

2007-2010 Lincoln MKX

2001-2002 Honda Accord

2001-2002 Honda Civic

2002 Honda CR-V

2002 Honda Odyssey

2003 Honda Pilot

2002-2003 Infiniti QX4s

2007–2016 Jeep Wrangler

2004-2009 Mazda B-Series

2003-2013 Mazda6

2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6

2004-2011 RX-8

2004-2006 MPV

2007-2012 CX-7

2007-2015 CX-9

2006–2009 Mitsubishi Raider

2002-2006 Nissan Sentras

2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinders

2003-2004 Pontiac Vibes

2004-2005 Toyota RAV4s

2003-2004 Corollas, including Matrix

[4Runner]

How many 20+ year-old vehicles are still on the road these days anyway. The years affected are 2003-2006.

[Uncle Miltie]

How old is your oldest running 4Runner?

[butlerweave]

Good my beastly car is not on the list , just finished the sub-frame recall , took 6 months ,LOL

[madrastex]

I would guess a large number! With the increase in new car prices and the unwanted “enhancements” on newer models, many older folks opt for simpler times with mostly reliable cars that dont have heads up display or navigation or adaptive cruise control. I have a 26 year old Jaguar with 48K miles on it, and I finally had to sell my 2004 Acura with 286K miles because of an unacceptably high estimate to fix the multiple oil leaks from the engine. A mechanic bought the Acura, repaired it and is using it regularly! My newest car is a 2022 Jeep for long distance trips; it only has 31K miles on it!

[Ozymandias Ghost]

“How many 20+ year-old vehicles are still on the road these days anyway.”
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2000 Tundra 4WD/2001 Camry here ...both still going strong ...and, yes, those are our only vehicles.

[madrastex]

Incidentally, one of my favorite cars was a 2002 4 Runner bought on ebay in Tampa! She was a beauty, and was finally replaced by my 2022 Jeep.Tough, rugged and dependable!We were in Tanzania for a Safari early this year, and were delighted to see that most of the vehicles were Toyotas, of which many were 4Runners!

[Leaning Right]

The recall goes up to some 2015 vehicles.

Lots of older vehicles are now sitting on used car dealer lots, to be sold to folks looking for cheap transportation.

Maybe to a kid for his first car.

Do used car dealers check VIN numbers for safety recalls?
Eh, who knows?

So as usual, better do your own due diligence.

[Leaning Right]

Thanks for posting that NHTSA link, and so quickly.
👍

I had the link in my post #1, but it disappeared for some reason.

[al baby]

my 2005 tundra

[Mouton]

I am getting close with a 2010 and not in any rush to buy an overpriced underpowered over enhanced new POS. 76K miles, 6cyl 300+hp no turbo. At my age, my next vehicle will be a gurney.

[Paladin2]

Two 2005 Jetta TDI wagons.

Used for local driving.

[ridesthemiles]

50 YEAR OLD CHEVY 1 TON 454—NEW BUILD ENGINE BY RACING ENGINE BUILDER

47 YEAR OLD BUICK WAGON WITH 403 OLDS ENGINE-—ORIGINAL ENGINE

NOT GIVING UP EITHER ONE

[ridesthemiles]

50 YEAR OLD CHEVY 1 TON 454—NEW BUILD ENGINE BY RACING ENGINE BUILDER

47 YEAR OLD BUICK WAGON WITH 403 OLDS ENGINE-—ORIGINAL ENGINE

NOT GIVING UP EITHER ONE

569,000 +++ TOTAL MILES

[jimtorr]

At least my 2004 Mazda RX8 does not have this recall. I took care of that years ago in the first Takata recall.

However, I just discovered that my RX8 has two other critical recalls that have only been PARTIALLY resolved, when I thought they had already been taken care of.

There is a potential leak in the gas line under the rear seat and a lower control arm ball joint housing that could break under load. I put the front suspension under load lots of times.

Perhaps I should pay a visit to the nearest dealer.

[ConservativeMind]

This seems to only impact Hyundai and Chevy, at first glance.

It connects to older recalls, but we already had those “done.”

Just go here and let it tell you:

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

[ConservativeMind]

Yeah, those are the old recall. We have two cars on that “list” and I just checked them and they are not in scope.

[TexasGator]

Link, please.