While the full scope and scale of the problem of counterfeit air bags is uncertain from currently available data, NHTSA has identified certain vehicle makes and models for which these air bags may be available and believes this issue affects less than 0.1 percent of the U.S. vehicle fleet. Only vehicles which have had an air bag replaced within the past three years by a repair shop that is not part of a new car dealership may be at risk.
Consumers whose vehicles have been in a crash and had their air bags replaced by a repair shop that is not part of a new car dealership within the past three years or who have purchased a replacement air bag online should contact the call center that has been established by their auto manufacturer to have their vehicle inspected at their own expense and their air bag replaced if necessary. The full list of call centers and additional information are available at www.SaferCar.gov.
NHTSA is currently gathering information from automakers about their systems for verifying the authenticity of replacement parts and is working with the industry to make the driving public aware of the potential safety risk posed by counterfeit air bags. Moving forward, the agency will continue to monitor consumer complaints, police accident reports, and other sources for additional information.
CONSUMERS THAT SHOULD NOT BE AT RISK
CONSUMERS THAT MAY BE AT RISK AND SHOULD CONTACT THE CALL CENTER ESTABLISHED BY THEIR AUTO MANUFACTURER
VEHICLES FOR WHICH COUNTERFEIT AIR BAGS MAY BE AVAILABLE:
As of today, NHTSA is aware of counterfeit air bags available for the following vehicle makes and models:
Make |
Model Year(s) |
Model(s) |
Acura |
2009-2011 |
TSX |
Audi |
2006-2009 |
A3, A4, A6, A8, Q5, Q7 |
BMW |
2007-2011 |
X5, E70, E60, E61 |
2008-2010 |
5-series, 528i, 535i |
|
2004-2007 |
5-Series, 525i, 530, 535, E60, E61 |
|
2007-2011 |
E90, E91 |
|
Not listed |
E92, E93 |
|
2007-2011 |
X5, E70 |
|
2004-2007 |
525i, 530, 535 |
|
2011-2012 |
X3 |
|
Buick |
2010-2011 |
Lacrosse |
Chevrolet |
2011-2012 |
Cruze |
2006-2010 |
Aveo |
|
2011-2012 |
Volt |
|
2012 |
Camaro |
|
Ford |
2012 |
Focus |
2005-2009 |
Mustang |
|
Honda |
2003-2012 |
Accord |
2006-2011 |
Civic |
|
2002-2011 |
CRV |
|
2007-2011 |
Fit |
|
2009-2011 |
Pilot |
|
2009-2011 |
Insight |
|
2009-2011 |
Crosstour |
|
2011 |
Odyssey |
|
Hyundai |
2007-2011 |
Elantra |
Not listed |
Genesis |
|
Not listed |
Sonata |
|
Infiniti |
2007-2011 |
G35, EX35 |
Kia |
2010-2011 |
Soul/Forte |
2004-2009 |
Spectra |
|
Land Rover |
2012 |
Range Rover Evoque |
Lexus |
2006-2011 |
IS250, IS350, IS-F |
2003-2008 |
GX470 |
|
2007-2009 |
RX350 |
|
Not listed |
ES350 |
|
Mazda |
2004 |
Mazda 3 |
2010-2012 |
Mazda 3 |
|
Mercedes |
2009-2011 |
C, GLK |
2010-2011 |
E350, E550 |
|
2007-2008 |
S550 |
|
2006-2009 |
ML |
|
2009-2010 |
GL, ML |
|
Mitsubishi |
Not listed |
Outlander |
Nissan |
1992-2002 |
Quest |
2010-2011 |
Quest |
|
2009-2011 |
Cube |
|
2007-2011 |
Versa |
|
2009-2010 |
Murano |
|
Not listed |
Altima |
|
Subaru |
2008-2009 |
Forester |
|
2008-2009 |
Imprezza |
|
2008-2009 |
Outback |
|
2010-2011 |
Legacy |
Suzuki |
2007-2010 |
SX4 |
Toyota |
2002-2006 |
Camry |
2012 |
Camry |
|
2009-2011 |
Corolla, Matrix |
|
2007-2011 |
Yaris |
|
2004-2011 |
Highlander |
|
2004-2011 |
Sienna |
|
2004-2011 |
Tacoma |
|
2010-2012 |
Prius |
|
2003-2006 |
Tundra |
|
2007-2011 |
Tundra |
|
2003-2006 |
Sequoia |
|
2003-2010 |
Land Cruiser |
|
2004-2007 |
Highlander |
|
2008-2010 |
Highlander |
|
2004-2009 |
4Runner |
|
2007-2009 |
Solara |
|
2005-2011 |
RAV4 |
|
Volkswagen |
2006-2010 |
Jetta |
Volvo |
Not listed |
XC60, XC70 |
Not listed |
V70, S60, S80 |