Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, Prius: Air bags — side/window

Affects Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, Prius · 2010–2012 — about 482K vehicles.

The hazard

If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational