Passenger air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 toyota prius v vehicles manufactured november 7, 2013, to january 7, 2015. the occupant classification system (ocs) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. as a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the ocs system, free of charge. the recall began february 12, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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FAQ: Recall 15V013000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V013000?
NHTSA recall 15V013000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on January 16, 2015. It addresses: Passenger air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 4,971 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V013000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.