Toyota Lexus CT2000H, Prius Recall R/2016/153: Curtain Shield Airbag May Deploy Unintentionally, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 34,135
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Lexus CT2000H, Prius vehicles built between 10 October 2008 and 27 April 2012. The curtain side air bag inflator may have a crack in a weld. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles install retention brackets on the curtain shield air bag inflators. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The curtain side air bag inflator may have a crack in a weld. If this crack propagates gas may leak and in certain conditions partially in inflate the air bag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY UNINTENTIONALLY Defect: On affected vehicles the curtain side air bag inflator may have a crack in a weld. If this crack propagates gas may leak and in certain conditions partially in inflate the air bag. Remedy: On affected vehicles install retention brackets on the curtain shield air bag inflators.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: curtain shield airbag may deploy unintentionally.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles install retention brackets on the curtain shield air bag inflators.
Are You Affected?
Lexus CT2000H, Prius built between 10 October 2008 and 27 April 2012 may be included. Toyota estimates 34,135 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code TBA or the DVSA reference R/2016/153. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| PriusRelay and Wire Harness installation on certain Prius | Book soon | R/2026/027 | |
| Prius, Prius PHVIncorrect programming in relation to transmission shift position status might cause hybrid system to shut down | Urgent | R/2021/332 | |
| PriusThe pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed | Urgent | R/2021/260 | |
| Auris HV, PriusUnder certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power | Urgent | R/2020/190 | |
| Prius, Prius PHVImproper assembly of the electrical contacts in the driver's seat belt reminder switch | Urgent | R/2020/025 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2016/169 on 25 Aug 2016, for headlight may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2016/152 on 22 Sep 2016, for fuel may leak / risk of fire. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota Prius recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/153, launched 12 September 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.