What is the Takata airbag recall?
The NZ government has issued a compulsory recall that may affect up to 50,000 vehicles in New Zealand. This is due to faulty Alpha-type airbags.
Airbags contain nitrate, which causes the airbag to instantly expand and inflate a large cushion of air in a bag that protect the driver and passengers in the event of a crash. Any fault can cause the airbag to open incorrectly, with fragments of metal potentially hitting the drivers.
You can learn more about the airbag recall on the NZTA website
Is your vehicle affected?
Although Takata airbags are Japanese, they supply their parts all around the world. This means that European cars are at risk as well.
Below are a list of vehicle brands that are affected by faulty airbags. Click the brand to see a list of affected vehicles.
Audi
Q5 (2015)
SQ5 (2015)
BMW
316ti (2002-2004)
318Ci (2002-2006)
318i (2001-2005)
318i Touring (2002-2005)
318ti (2002-2004)
320i (2002-2004)
325i (2002-2004)
325i Touring (2002-2005)
330Ci (2002-2006)
330Ci Cabriolet (2001-2006)
330i (2002-2004)
330Xi (2002-2004)
525i (2002-2003)
525i Touring (2002-2003)
530i (2002-2003)
530i Touring (2002-2003)
540i (2002-2003)
ALPINA B10-3.3 (2002-2003)
ALPINA B10-V8S (2002-2003)
ALPINA B10-V8S Touring (2002-2003)
ALPINA B3-3.3 (1999-2002)
ALPINA B3-3.3 4WD (2002-2005)
ALPINA B3-3.3 4WD Toruing (2002-2004)
ALPINA B3-3.3 4WD Touring (2002-2004)
ALPINA B3-3.3 4WDTouring (2002)
ALPINA B3S (2002-2005)
ALPINA B3S Cabrio (2003-2006)
ALPINA B3S Coupe (2002-2006)
ALPINA B3S Touring (2002-2004)
M3 (2002-2006)
M3 CSL (2003)
M5 (2002-2003)
X5 (2003)
X5 3.0 (2003)
X5 4.4 (2003)
X5 4.6is (2003)
Chrysler
300C (2005-2008)
300C SRT8 (2006-2007)
300C Touring (2006-2007)
Daihatsu
ESSE (2005-2006)
HIJET (2004-2006)
HIJET DECKVAN (2005-2006)
Mira (2002-2006)
Dodge
Challenger SRT8 (2008)
Charger R/T (2008)
Charger SRT8 (2007-2008)
Ferarri
458Italia 458Spider (2010-2011)
California (2009-2011)
FF (2011)
Ford
Mustang (2007-2014)
Honda
ACCORD (2002-2011)
ACCORD TOUR (2008)
ACCORD TOURER (2009-2011)
ACCORD WAGON (2002-2007)
ACTY (2009-2012)
AIRWAVE (2005-2010)
ARIA (2002-2007)
CIVIC (2005-2010)
CIVIC FERIO (2000-2005)
CIVIC GX (2001-2004)
CIVIC HYBRID (2001-2010)
CROSSROAD (2007-2010)
CR-V (2001-2014)
EDIX (2004-2009)
ELEMENT (2003-2005)
ELYSION (2004-2013)
ELYSION PRESTIGE (2004-2013)
FCX CLARITY (2008-2013)
FIT (2001-2013)
FIT ARIA (2002-2008)
FIT EV (2012-2014)
FIT SHUTTLE (2011-2015)
FREED (2008-2011)
FREED SPIKE (2010-2011)
INSIGHT (2008-2014)
INSIGHT EXCLUSIVE (2011-2014)
INSPIRE (2007-2011)
INSPIRE SABER (2001-2002)
LAGREAT (2001-2004)
LEGEND (2004-2012)
LIFE (2008-2013)
MDX (2002-2006)
MOBILIO (2001-2008)
MOBILIO SPIKE (2002-2008)
ODYSSEY (2003-2008)
PARTNER (2006-2010)
STEP WGN (2005-2009)
STEP WGN SPADA (2007-2009)
STREAM (2000-2014)
THAT’S (2002-2007)
ZEST (2006-2012)
ZEST SPARK (2007-2012)
Isuzu
C M (2004-2007)
COMO (2001-2012)
Lexus
IS 250 (2005-2011)
IS 250 C (2009-2011)
IS 350 (2005-2011)
IS 350 C (2010-2011)
IS F (2007-2011)
SC430 (2005-2010)
Mazda
ATENZA (2002-2009)
BONGO (2004-2016)
Bongo Brawny (2004-2010)
CX-7 (2006-2009)
DEMIO (2007-2014)
RX-8 (2003-2012)
TITAN (2004-2010)
Mercedes-Benz
A150 (2006)
A170 (2005-2012)
A180 (2011)
A180 CDI (2007)
A200 (2005-2008)
A200 Turbo (2006-2008)
C180 Compressor (2008)
C180 Compressor Wagon (2008)
C200 Compressor (2008-2010)
C200 Compressor Wagon (2008-2010)
C200CGI (2010-2011)
C200CGI Wagon (2010-2011)
C220 CDI (2009)
C250 (2008-2009)
C250 Wagon (2008-2009)
C250CGI (2010-2011)
C250CGI Wagon (2010-2011)
C300 (2008-2011)
C300 Wagon (2010-2011)
C63 (2008-2011)
C63 Wagon (2008-2011)
E250CGI (2010-2011)
E250CGI Coupe (2010-2011)
E250CGI Wagon (2010-2011)
E300 (2010)
E350 (2010-2011)
E350 4MATIC Wagon (2010)
E350 BlueTEC (2011)
E350 Cabriolet (2010-2011)
E350 Coupe (2010-2011)
E350 Wagon (2010-2011)
E350BlueTEC Wagon (2010-2011)
E550 (2010-2011)
E550 Coupe (2010-2011)
E550 Wagon (2010-2011)
E63 (2010-2011)
E63 Wagon (2010-2011)
GL550 4MATIC (2009-2012)
GLK300 4MATIC (2009-2012)
GLK350 4MATIC (2012)
ML350 (2009-2011)
ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (2010-2011)
ML500 4MATIC (2011)
ML550 4MATIC (2009-2010)
ML63 (2009-2011)
R350 4MATIC (2009-2013)
R550 4MATIC (2009-2010)
SLK200 Compressor (2007-2008)
SLK280 (2007-2008)
SLK350 (2007-2008)
SLK55 (2007-2008)
SLS AMG (2011-2014)
SLS AMG GT Coupe (2013-2014)
SLS AMG GT Roadster (2013-2014)
SLS AMG Roadster (2012-2013)
V350 (2006-2014)
Viano (2006)
Mitsubishi
1PAJEROJ (2006-2014)
DELICA (2004-2011)
i (2005-2012)
i-MiEV (2009-2011)
J (2007-2014)
LANCER (2003-2009)
Pajero (2006-2009)
TRITON (2006-2010)
Nissan
BLUEBIRD SYLPHY (2001-2005)
CARAVAN (2001-2012)
CEFIRO (2001-2002)
CUBE (2000-2012)
DATSUN (2001-2002)
FUGA (2004-2008)
Fugue (2009)
LIBERTY (2001-2004)
MARCH (2010-2012)
PRESAGE (2003-2009)
SAFARI (2002-2007)
TEANA (2002-2008)
Vanette (2004-2016)
X-TRAIL (2000-2007)
Subaru
Exiga (2008-2009)
Forester (2007-2009)
Impreza (2004-2009)
Legacy (2003-2009)
Toyota
ALLEX (2000-2006)
Alphard (2008-2009)
Alphard G (2002-2008)
ALPHARD HYBRID (2003-2008)
Alphard V (2002-2008)
Auris (2006-2009)
AVENSIS (2003-2008)
AVENSIS WAGON (2003-2008)
Belta (2005-2008)
Berta (2009-2011)
Blade (2006-2009)
Brevis (2001-2007)
COROLLA (2000-2006)
Corolla Fielder (2000-2009)
Corolla Lumion (2007-2009)
Corolla RUNX (2000-2009)
GAIA (2001-2004)
Ipsum (2001-2009)
MARK II (2000-2004)
MARK II BLIT (2001-2007)
NOAH (2001-2009)
OPA (2002-2005)
PROBOX (2002-2011)
RAV4J (2003-2005)
RAV4L (2003-2005)
SOARER (2001-2005)
SUCCEED (2002-2011)
Velfire (2008-2009)
VEROSSA (2000-2004)
VITZ (2002-2010)
VOXY (2001-2009)
WiLL CYPHA (2002-2005)
WiLL VS (2001-2004)
Volkswagen
Sharan 1.4 110kW (MY2015-2015)
What if your vehicle’s airbags are faulty?
If your vehicle’s airbags need replacement, your manufacturer should be in contact when your car’s replacement parts are available. They will arrange a free replacement of your car’s airbags, meaning you won’t have to pay for any parts or labor.
Airbag repairs and diagnostics in Hamilton
If you are unsure about the status of your car’s airbags, or the airbag warning light is on, we can provide a diagnostic scan. This will allow us to identify the cause of your airbag-related problems.
Our diagnostics team at Rennacs are also working on an airbag scan tool which will allow for improved airbag troubleshooting.
For airbag repairs in Hamilton, contact us today!