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🧸 Product PT BG DK EE FI GR HR IS PL RO SE SI SK January 3, 2020

Toyota — Yaris

Passenger car under Toyota recall code: 19SMD-125.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The vehicles might have been fitted with an inappropriate replacement airbag inflator. Consequently, in the event of an accident the airbag might not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injuries.

Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? Some Toyota Yaris cars may have the wrong airbag part inside. This part is called the inflator.

What's happening? If these cars crash, the airbag might not open right. This could cause more injuries to people inside.

Does this affect me? This problem is in Yaris cars in many countries. Check if your car is one of them.

What should I do? Take your car to a Toyota dealer right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe ride.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The vehicles might have been fitted with an inappropriate replacement airbag inflator. Consequently, in the event of an accident the airbag might not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injuries. · Origin: France

First published
January 3, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000209

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What is this product recall alert about?
Toyota — Yaris. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The vehicles might have been fitted with an inappropriate replacement airbag inflator. Consequently, in the event of an accident the airbag might not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injuries....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 3, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Portugal, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Iceland, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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