Toyota Matrix recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 1,170 owner complaints for the Toyota Matrix (model years 2002–2013). The most reported problem area is air bags (402 complaints), followed by power train (172 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 45 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 192 | 34 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 38 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 96 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 170 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 213 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 138 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 268 | 19 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (268), 2005 (213) and 2009 (192). Among model years at least two years old, the 2013 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Toyota Matrix model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 402 | 9 of 12 | |
| Power train | 172 | 8 of 12 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 145 | 8 of 12 | |
| Electrical system | 96 | 8 of 12 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 94 | 8 of 12 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V024000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control module | 2011 | 2,891,976 |
| 16V340000 | May 23, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2011 | 1,754,517 |
| 10V384000 | Aug 26, 2010 | Engine and engine cooling | 2005–2008 | 1,128,659 |
| 10V036000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment: other, labels | 2006, 2010 | 153,418 |
| 10V035000 | Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment: other, labels | 2006–2010 | 271,417 |
| 10V023000 | Jan 27, 2010 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2009–2010 | 1,126,915 |
| 08V162000 | Apr 10, 2008 | Visibility: glass, side/rear | 2003–2004 | 662,178 |
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 121 complaints and a fire in 10 complaints; 85 people injured and 2 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.