Takata airbag recall

The driver of a 2002 Honda Civic died on Aug. 20 in Mesa, Ariz., after a crash in which both frontal airbags deployed, Honda confirmed.

A new batch of Volkswagen airbag inflators is now under recall despite containing a moisture-inhibiting agent thought to make the inflators safer.

Approximately 106,800 model-year 1998-2001 Audi roadsters, coupes and sedans are being recalled for Takata airbag inflators with NADI propellant.

Approximately 139,000 Toyota cars and SUVs are being recalled for an issue with Takata airbag inflators.

Approximately 2.4 million Acura and Honda vehicles are being recalled for Takata airbag inflators that predate the non-desiccated inflator crisis.

Approximately 230 Volkswagen Golfs and Passats and Audi A3s that were thought to have been previously repaired in the Takata airbag recalls are being recalled.

NHTSA announced a recall for 1.4 million vehicles from various automakers for Takata airbag inflators made to from 1995 to 2000. The defect is unrelated to the huge ongoing Takata recall.

Recalls in the auto industry are a common occurrence. Not up to speed? Not to worry. Here are some of the most significant recalls we covered from October.

Approximately 928,000 Toyota, Scion and Lexus vehicles are being recalled as part of the final phase of Takata airbag-related repairs.

Approximately 135,000 model-year 2003-08 Toyota Corolla cars and model-year 2005-08 Matrix hatchbacks are being recalled for front passenger airbags.