14 million deadly Takata air bags remain on U.S. roads

Takata air bags are known to explode when exposed to long-term heat, and 14 million of these faulty air bags remain on U.S. roads.

The Japanese auto supplier's deadly air bag crisis became the largest recall in U.S. history; in 2016 the company recalled 35 million-40 million air bag inflators. In total, about 67 million Takata air bags have been recalled, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

But years later, millions of the faulty air bags are still on roads in the U.S. and worldwide.

In April 2021, Honda said they had confirmed 16 deaths and more than 200 injuries in the U.S. related to Takata air bags.

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