Toyota Recall 2019: Another Airbag Issue Prompts Recall Of 191,000 Vehicles

Following the recall for its 2019 RAV 4 and RAV 4 Hybrid SUVs for a rearview camera issue, Toyota (TM) has issued a recall for its Corolla and Matrix vehicle models because the replaced airbags may be damaged.

The recall affects 191,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Japan. Included in the recall are the 2003 to 2008 Corolla and 2005 to 2008 Matrix vehicles.

The issue with the recall involves the replacement airbags that were installed after the Takata airbag recall. According to Toyota, if the airbags deploy, there is a possibility that they could be damaged and not inflate properly, which could increase the risk of injury during a crash.

To repair the issue, Toyota dealers will replace the front passenger airbag assembly with a new one at no additional cost to the vehicle owner.

The automaker said it will begin notifying affected Corolla and Matrix vehicle owners by mail by the end of October.

Questions about the recall can be directed to the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

Shares of Toyota stock were down 0.09 percent as of 2:34 p.m. ET on Wednesday.