Has Your Vehicle Been Affected in the Takata Airbag Recall?
Last month, nearly 34 million vehicles in the US were recalled by Takata, one of the world’s leading airbag suppliers. The decision affects vehicles by 10 different car manufacturers, generally made between the years 2002 to 2014. It is estimated that one in seven of the more than 250 automotive vehicles in the US will be recalled under the decision, making this the biggest automotive recall in our nation’s history.
Takata agreed to declare many of its airbags defective under pressure from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after six deaths and more than 100 injuries were linked to the issue. In these incidents, killing passengers and drivers.
The problem lies largely in the airbag’s inflator, which can ignite with dangerous force and spray metal shards throughout the interior of the vehicle.
Below, we’ve listed the vehicles that have been recalled due to defective Takata airbags as of June 19.
Acura
- 2002 – 3 Acura TL
- 2003 Acura CL
- 2003 – 6 Acura MDX
- 2005 Acura RL
BMW
- 2000 BMW 328i
- 2000 – 6 BMW 325i
- 2001 – 5 BMW M3
- 2001 – 6 BMW 325xi/330i/330xi
- 2002 – 3 BMW M5/525i/530i/540i
- 2002 – 3 BMW 525iT/540iT
- 2003 – 4 BMW X5 3.0i/4.4i
- 2002 – 5 BMW 325XiT/325iT
- 2002 – 6 BMW 325Ci/330Ci
- 2002 – 6 BMW 325Cic/330Cic
Chrysler
- 2005 – 10 Chrysler 300/300C/SRT8
- 2007 – 8 Chrysler Aspen
Daimler
- 2006 – 8 Freightliner Sprinter 2500/3500
- 2008 – 9 Sterling Bullet 4500/5500
Dodge
- 2003 – 8 Dodge Ram 1500
- 2003 – 9 Dodge Ram 2500
- 2003 – 9 Dodge Ram 3500
- 2004 – 8 Dodge Durango
- 2005 – 10 Dodge Charger/Magnum
- 2005 – 11 Dodge Dakota
- 2006 – 8 Dodge Sprinter 2500/3500
- 2007 – 9 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis
- 2008 – 9 Sterling 4500/5500 Cab Chassis
- 2008 – 10 Dodge Ram 4500
- 2008 – 10 Dodge Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis
- 2008 – 10 Dodge Ram 5500
Ford
- 2004 – 6 Ford Ranger
- 2005 – 6 Ford GT
- 2005 – 14 Ford Mustang
GM
- 2007 – 8 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/4500
- 2007 – 8 GMC Sierra 2500/3500
Honda
- 2001 – 5 Honda Civic
- 2001 – 7 Honda Accord
- 2002 – 4 Honda Odyssey
- 2002 – 6 Honda CR-V
- 2002 – 6 Honda Ridgeline
- 2003 – 5 Honda Civic Hybrid
- 2003 – 8 Honda Pilot
- 2003 – 11 Honda Element
Infiniti
- 2001 Infiniti I30
- 2002 – 3 Infiniti QX4
- 2002 – 4 Infiniti I35
- 2003 – 5 Infiniti FX35,45
- 2006 Infiniti M35,45
Lexus
- 2002 – 7 Lexus SC
Mazda
- 2003 – 8 Mazda 6
- 2004 – 5 Mazda MPV
- 2004 – 6 Mazda B-Series Truck
- 2004 – 8 Mazda RX-8
- 2006 – 7 Mazda Speed 6
Mitsubishi
- 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2004 – 6 Mitsubishi Lancer/Lancer Evolution
- 2006 – 10 Mitsubishi Raider
Nissan
- 2002 – 3 Nissan Maxima
- 2002 – 4 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2002 – 6 Nissan Sentra
Pontiac
- 2003 – 7 Pontiac Vibe
Saab
- 2005 Saab 92X
Subaru
- 2003 – 5 Subaru Baja
- 2003 – 5 Subaru Legacy
- 2003 – 5 Subaru Outback
- 2004 – 5 Subaru Impreza
Toyota
- 2002 – 7 Toyota Sequoia
- 2003 – 6 Toyota Tundra
- 2003 – 7 Toyota Corolla
- 2003 – 7 Toyota Matrix
- 2004 – 5 Toyota Rav4
You can keep up-to-date on the recalls by checking out the NHTSA website or SaferCar.gov, which contains regular updates and other important information about recalls and the Takata investigation.
What to Do if You Have Been Injured by a Defective Takata Airbag
If you or someone you care about was harmed by a defective airbag, contact a personal injury attorney with experience defending victims’ rights against major corporations.
Auto vehicles have incredible potential to cause harm when even the smallest component is amiss, and manufacturers have a responsibility to produce safe products and address defects immediately. When manufacturers fail to meet these standards, they should be held legally accountable for any harm their negligence causes.
A personal injury attorney can provide you and your family with invaluable legal guidance, helping you to understand your rights and options in your unique circumstances. With an aggressive attorney on your side, you can stand up to massive corporations and their teams of top lawyers, while avoiding being bullied into an unfair settlement. With the help of your attorney, you may be able to obtain fair and just compensation for medical expenses, past and future lost wages and earning capacity, past and future pain and suffering, and punitive damages in the case of egregious misconduct.
About the Author:A partner at Lawlor, White & Murphey and a distinguished personal injury lawyer, Ben Murphey tries complex disputes that include civil appeals, maritime and admiralty claims, wrongful death, and labor disputes. Mr. Murphey has been recognized for his excellence in the area of personal injury litigation by being rewarded with a 10/10 Avvo Rating and named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for the last four consecutive years (2011-2014). Mr. Murphey regularly tries cases in state and federal courts around the country, being admitted to practice before all Florida courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.