Pontiac Recall 19V-627: Air bags – inflator module

Affected: 2005–2008 Pontiac Vibe, 2003–2008 Toyota Corolla, 2005–2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix. Filed with NHTSA on August 28, 2019, covering about 229,460 vehicles.

The problem

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.

The risk

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign19V-627 (19V627000)
Manufacturer numberK1Q / K0Q
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentAir bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Report dateAugust 28, 2019
Owners notifiedOctober 18, 2019
Vehicles affected229,460
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 19V-627 repair free?

Yes. Pontiac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 229,460 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.