Passenger air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2024–2026 gmc canyon at4x aev vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, “occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the sdm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 30, 2026. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n252533510. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on nhtsa.gov on december 11, 2025.
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FAQ: Recall 25V856000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V856000?
NHTSA recall 25V856000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 11, 2025. It addresses: Passenger air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 1,120 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V856000 or the manufacturer campaign number N252533510. 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: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.