Toyota Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for 50,000 Vehicles Over Airbag Defect

The recall, part of a decade-long issue with Takata airbag inflators, is the largest auto safety callback in history.

Toyota has issued a 'Do Not Drive' warning for 50,000 older model Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and RAV4 vehicles due to a potentially deadly defect in the Takata airbag inflators.
The defect could cause the airbag to explode and shoot sharp metal fragments, potentially causing serious injury or death to the driver or passengers.
The recall is part of a larger, decade-long issue with Takata airbag inflators, which have been linked to over 30 deaths and hundreds of injuries worldwide.
Affected vehicle owners are urged to contact their local Toyota dealership to have their cars fixed for free.
This recall is the largest auto safety callback in history, with over 100 million vehicles affected worldwide.