Is my car part of Takata recall?
Michael Henderson
Published Feb 23, 2026
Is my car part of Takata recall?
Visit to find out if your car or truck is under recall. Search using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your search result will tell you if your car or truck is included in this recall or any other safety recall. Call your local dealer to schedule the FREE repair.
Are recalls completely free?
Are Recall Repairs Free? Most of the time. Federal law requires all safety recall repairs to be provided free of charge on cars that are up to 15 years old. That’s counted from the time the car was sold to the first owner, rather than based on model year or the date of manufacture.
How much will Takata recall cost?
In November, NHTSA rejected a petition filed by General Motors Co to avoid recalling 5.9 million U.S. vehicles with Takata air bags. GM said the callback covered 7 million vehicles worldwide and would cost $1.2 billion.
How is Takata still in business?
In June 2017, Takata filed for bankruptcy. It was acquired by Key Safety Systems….Takata Corporation.
| Native name | タカタ株式会社 |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 11 April 2018 |
| Fate | Acquired by Key Safety Systems |
| Successor | Joyson Safety Systems |
| Headquarters | Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-8488 , Japan |
Is there a recall on my car?
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Every vehicle has a unique VIN. Enter a VIN to learn if a specific vehicle needs to be repaired as part of a recall. You can also contact our Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for assistance.
Is it OK to buy a car with a recall?
It is true that some states prohibit licensed dealerships from selling cars with open recalls. So trading in your car with an open recall, a dealer may want to ensure the issue has been remedied first. If you did not follow the recall and get the issue fixed you absolutely should inform the dealer or potential buyer.
Are my airbags on the recall list?
Just enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) to check if your vehicle is part of the Takata recall. You can identify your VIN by looking at your vehicle registration documents or by looking into the lower driver side corner of your windshield.
Who owns Takata now?
TKJ Co., Ltd.
Takata Corporation/Parent organizations
Who owned Takata?
Key Safety Systems
TOKYO (Reuters) – Auto components maker Key Safety Systems completed on Wednesday a $1.6 billion deal to acquire air-bag maker Takata Corp, whose faulty inflators triggered the auto industry’s biggest recall and have been linked to at least 22 deaths around the world.
How can I tell if a recall was performed on my car?
Call the authorized dealership and let them know you are interested in finding out if your vehicle has been recalled. Provide them with the VIN. Once they pull up the VIN they will determine if your vehicle was in fact involved in a recall and if the recall had been performed.
How long does a recall last on a car?
A recall is good through the statute of limitations for up to ten years, with the exception of tire recalls which are valid for 60 days. However a car manufacturer is inclined to fix the issue even after those ten years have passed and most will give you no issues repairing the car.