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Guadeloupe: 16,000 cars with defective Takata airbags still on the road

The French overseas department of Guadeloupe still has 16,000 vehicles equipped with defective Takata airbags on its roads, despite the island having already seen several fatal accidents linked to the faulty equipment.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2025

Citroen Safety Scandal: Why 10,000 Drivers Have Been Told To Stop Driving Immediately

Citroen expands stop-drive recall to 10,000 C4, DS4, DS5 owners due to faulty Takata airbags. Drivers risk £2,500 ($3,352.25) fines, invalid insurance. Check VIN, book free repairs

International Business Times UK · Aug 22, 2025

Recalls Are Good, Actually—Until They Mean a Bigger Problem

It’s impossible for a car to be perfect right out of the box. Even some of the best-built vehicles on sale today are subject to recalls. The term “recall” tends to carry a negative connotation, as it identifies a fault that, for passenger cars, means a legitimate safety risk.

Motor1 · Aug 4, 2025

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6 Car Brands With Hidden Recall Histories Not Disclosed at Sale

When you are buying a car, it is incredibly important to do your research. That should go beyond the price and fuel economy. You need to look into any recalls on the vehicle, too. It might come as a surprise to you that not all dealerships or sellers will tell…

Clever Dude · Jul 30, 2025

I found out by chance my Citroen DS3 has a ‘stop drive’ recall over airbag

I only bought it three weeks ago and have not received any communication from the company about a repair

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025

The Car Brand That Hid Exploding Airbags for a Decade — And You’re Still Driving It

Modern vehicles have become much safer and more reliable. Even if you get into an accident, there are things, such as airbags and seatbelts, that have been in place for decades to help save lives. However, not long ago, there was a major recall on vehicles with Takata airbags. It…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 20, 2025

Citroën tells C3 and DS3 owners to stop driving after latest airbag death

French carmaker Citroën has told drivers to immediately stop using C3 and DS3 cars across Europe after a second person in mainland France was killed by a faulty Takata airbag.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 18, 2025

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6 Car Makers That Recalled Vehicles Too Late—With Deadly Consequences

When you buy a car, you trust that it’s safe to drive. But what happens when that trust is broken? Car recalls are supposed to protect us from dangerous defects, but sometimes automakers act too late, putting lives at risk. Several major car makers have delayed recalls in recent years,…

Clever Dude · May 25, 2025

Florida jury awards man $3M for defective airbag that caused serious injury during crash

A South Florida jury has awarded $3 million to a man who was severely injured by a defective airbag in a 2020 crash

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Japan Is Finally Getting Serious About EVs

An automaker is only as good as its supplier base allows it to be. Sure, companies can set targets and try to steer the ship, but everything from quality and innovation to cost margins and speed-to-market depends on the parts suppliers. A single issue can derail production (think the Takata…

InsideEVs · May 2, 2025

Defective Takata airbags prompt mass recall of popular car models in France

The French transport ministry has ordered Toyota and Mercedes to take 20 models off the road, due to faulty airbags that could explode and seriously injure drivers.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 11, 2025

Ford Is Facing the Second-Largest Recall Fine In NHTSA History

Update: The original version of this story suggested that Ford was required to pay a lump sum of $165 million to the NHTSA. More specifically, Ford will pay an immediate cash penalty of $65 million with an additional $55 million "held in abeyance" subject to Ford's adherence to terms over…

Motor1 · Nov 14, 2024

Honda Urges Takata Airbag Recall Repairs After 28Th Death

Learn about the dangers of Takata air bag inflators, the ongoing recall efforts, and the tragic incidents they have caused globally.

US reports 28th death caused by exploding Takata air bag inflators that can spew shrapnel

Another death is being linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2024

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The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024

BMW recalls 1.3 million vehicles in China that may have Takata airbag inflators

Officials in China say BMW is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles that may have Takata airbag inflators following a similar recall in the U.S. last month

Motor1 · Aug 13, 2024

Ford Tells Owners Not To Drive 765,000 Cars, Including Mustang and Ford GT

Mazda also issued an advisory for 83,000 cars, all related to the Takata airbag scandal.

Ford And Mazda Issue Do Not Drive Warning For Vehicles

Ford and Mazda warn over 475,000 U.S. vehicle owners about dangerous Takata airbag inflators, urging immediate action to prevent severe injury risks.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024

Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators

Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced

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Motor1 · Jul 10, 2024

Weird: BMW 3 Series Recall Is Hunting for Deadly Takata Airbags Installed by Owners

BMW is worried owners may have installed a Takata airbag if they had replaced the original steering wheel with a sportier model.

International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024

BMW To Recall More Than 390,000 Cars In US Due To Faulty Airbag Inflators

BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles because of faulty airbag inflators.

The Canberra Times · Jun 29, 2024

The 'gunshot' case that perplexed the ACT's chief pathologist

Prof Johan Duflou admits he didn't like dealing with alive patients.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

How to tell if your older vehicle has a potentially dangerous Takata air bag under recall

Despite a long string of recalls that began more than two decades ago, about 6.2 million vehicles with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators remain on U.S. roads today

Motor1 · May 29, 2024

Nissan Issues Do-Not-Drive Order for Older Models With Deadly Takata Airbags

It affects certain 2002-2006 Sentra cars, 2002-2004 Pathfinder SUVs, and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4s.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them due to risk of exploding air bag inflators

Nissan is urging the owners of about 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at high risk of exploding in a crash and hurling metal fragments

Motor1 · Mar 22, 2024

Stellantis Recalls 284k Dodge Chargers, Chrysler 300s For Side Airbag Problems

Inflators could crack and rupture, but this time it's not related to Takata.

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