Takata, the Japanese auto-parts manufacturer, has agreed to recall nearly 34 million vehicles with defective airbag inflators. This recall is the largest of any consumer product in U.S. history.
The government and auto manufacturers have not made it easy to discover whether your car is included in the recall and has released only an initial list of some of the affected vehicles.
If your car is not on the list, make sure to check with the SaferCar.gov for an updated list as the cars with defective airbags are identified. You’ll need to enter your vehicles 17-character serial number which is usually located on the dash of a car — visible through your windshield. You will be able to discover every recall associated with your car.
Here’s a partial list of affected vehicles that were identified in the recent announcement:
- BMW 3 Series Sedan 2000–2005
- BMW 3 Series Coupe 2000–2006
- BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon 2000–2005
- BMW 3 Series Convertible 2000–2006
- BMW M3 Coupe 2001–2006
- BMW M3 Convertible 2001–2006
- Chrysler 300 2004–2008
- Chrysler Aspen 2004–2008
- Dodge Ram 1500 2003–2008
- Dodge Ram 2500 2004–2007
- Dodge Ram 3500 2004–2007
- Dodge Ram 4500 2006–2008
- Dodge Ram 5500 2008
- Dodge Charger 2004-2007
- Dodge Durango 2004–2007
- Dodge Dakota 2004–2007
- Dodge Magnum 2004-2007
- Ford Ranger 2004-2005
- Ford GT 2005-2006
- Ford Mustang 2005–2007
- GM Pontiac Vibe 2003–2005
- GM Saab 9-2X 2005
- Honda Acura MDX 2003–2006
- Honda Acura TL 2002–2003
- Honda Acura CL 2003
- Honda Acura RL 2005
- Honda Accord 2001–2007
- Honda Civic 2001–2005
- Honda CR-V 2002–2006
- Honda Element 2003–2011
- Honda Odyssey 2002–2004
- Honda Pilot 2003–2007
- Honda Ridgeline 2006
- Infiniti I30/I35 2001–2004
- Infiniti QX4 2002–2003
- Infiniti FX35/FX45 2003–2005
- Infiniti M35, M45 2006
- Mazda 6 2003–2008
- Mazda Speed 6 2006–2007
- Mazda RX-8 2004–2008
- Mazda MPV 2004–2005
- Mazda B-Series Truck 2004
- Mitsubishi Lancer 2004–2005
- Mitsubishi Raider 2004–2007
- Nissan Maxima 2001–2003
- Nissan Pathfinder 2001–2004
- Nissan Sentra 2002-2006
- Subaru Baja 2003–2005
- Subaru Legacy 2003–2005
- Subaru Outback 2003–2005
- Subaru Impreza 2004–2005
- Toyota Lexus SC 2002–2007
- Toyota Corolla 2002–2007
- Toyota Matrix 2003–2007
- Toyota Sequoia 2002–2007
- Toyota RAV4 2004-2005
- Toyota Tundra 2003–2006
