Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 17 recalls and 398 owner complaints for the Toyota Corolla Matrix (model years 2003–2013). The most reported problem area is air bags (276 complaints), followed by electrical system (30 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 8 | 74 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 48 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 64 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 89 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 5 | 29 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 36 | 2 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (89), 2009 (74) and 2006 (64). Among model years at least two years old, the 2012 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Toyota Corolla Matrix model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 276 | 10 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 30 | 7 of 11 | |
| Engine | 29 | 7 of 11 | |
| Structure | 18 | 8 of 11 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 8 of 11 |
Latest 8 of 17 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V741000 | Oct 17, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2010 | 928,220 |
| 19V627000 | Aug 28, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2005–2008 | 229,460 |
| 19V005000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2013 | 1,299,448 |
| 18V025000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2003–2008 | 116,126 |
| 18V024000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2010, 2013 | 628,018 |
| 17V006000 | Jan 9, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009, 2012 | 577,875 |
| 16V127000 | Mar 3, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2008 | 147,242 |
| 16V128000 | Mar 2, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2008 | 71,163 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 27 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 30 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.