The Latest Breaking News from Takata

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.

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…

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

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…

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.

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…

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

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

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