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Takata Airbag Recall Claims 225,000 New Vehicles

By 02/18/2026 9:34am

We’re now almost 20 years into the Takata airbag recall, which Honda kicked off in late 2008, but the automotive world is still dealing with the lingering effects of the deadly component. Stellantis recently issued a Do Not Drive warning for around 225,000 older models from several of its brands, showing that Takata’s tentacles reach much deeper than most originally thought.

This new recall action adds to the roughly 67 million vehicles already involved. Affected models include:

The good news is that, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), around 98% of Takata airbag-equipped vehicles have been repaired. However, this recent recall shows that there’s still more work to do, especially since many of the newly impacted models haven’t been sold since the late 2000s. 

Many recalls come from relatively benign issues, such as faulty electronics that may not immediately impact driver safety. Takata airbags have claimed 28 lives in the United States and caused several hundred injuries. Airbags deploy with what are essentially controlled explosions, but over time, the Takata inflator units could corrode and send shrapnel toward passengers in a crash.

While it might seem silly to park a vehicle you’ve been driving for a decade or more without issue, it’s really not a great idea to ignore the Do Not Drive warning. Your car may seem fine in everyday use, but a minor fender-bender could turn deadly if the airbag unit has become damaged over time.

You can check your car’s recall status on the NHTSA’s website using your vehicle identification number (VIN). Recall notifications might be slow for older vehicles due to the difficulty in tracking down owners, but your local dealer will replace the airbag units free of charge under the action, so don’t delay.