Consumer Affairs Minister Shane Rattenbury said Access Canberra would start the process on April 6, targeting the 354 cars which have the most dangerous types of airbags, the Alpha and critical non-alpha type Takata airbags.

"These vehicle owners have received repeated notifications and warnings from vehicle manufacturers and Access Canberra," Mr Rattenbury said.

"If they do not take action, the government will have to take these cars off the road for the safety of the community.

"The risk of harm is very real. There have been more than 330 injuries and 30 deaths worldwide, including one death and three injuries in Australia because of these airbags."

The recall was announced in 2018 and since then more than 71,000 Takata airbags have been replaced.

However, more than 1200 vehicles with faulty airbags remain in the ACT.

Access Canberra flagged earlier this week that registration suspension, refusal or cancellation loomed for owners who did not comply with the recall.

Replacing the faulty airbags is free, but owners have to contact their franchised dealers and book in to have the work done, which usually takes a few hours.

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"By getting your airbag replaced, you're reducing the number of dangerous airbags on our roads and keeping yourself and your family safe," Mr Rattenbury said.

"Ahead of this long weekend, I urge anyone who hasn't already checked their vehicle to take five minutes to check their vehicle now for their own safety.

"Takata airbag replacement is free. Just contact your manufacturer's dealer for an airbag replacement."

Drivers who are unsure if their airbag is affected by the compulsory recall can search their vehicle at ismyairbagsafe.com.au or see the ACCC factsheet with a list of affected vehicles.

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