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Toyota Matrix Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

3 recall campaigns on record across 2 model years of the Toyota Matrix. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

Check Your Specific VIN — FreeAll Toyota Recalls
3
Recall Campaigns
715
Owner Complaints
47
Reported Injuries
2
Reported Deaths
2 affected model years79 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2008

Affected Model Years

20121R20082R · 33C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Engine1 campaign (33%)
Other1 campaign (33%)
Airbag1 campaign (33%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Toyota Matrix

AIR BAGS
196
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
61
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
41
TIRES
30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
29
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
29
ENGINE
24
STEERING
24
POWER TRAIN
22
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
18

Based on 715 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 2 deaths and 47 injuries reported.

All Toyota Matrix Recall Campaigns

#10V3840002008 Toyota MatrixEngine
Issued: Invalid Date

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER …

Risk: THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD S…

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION NUMBER OF THE ECM AND REPLACE THE ECM IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA WILL MAIL AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION THE MIDDLE OF SE…

#10V0350002008 Toyota MatrixOther
Issued: Mar 2, 2010

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPA…

Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECAL…

#20V0240002012 Toyota MatrixAirbag
Issued: Invalid Date

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags a…

Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of t…

Recalls by Component

1Engine Recalls

#10V384000MY 2008

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TW…

1Airbag Recalls

#20V024000MY 2012

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain…

Toyota Matrix Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Matrix have?
The Toyota Matrix has 3 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2008 through 2012.
Is my Matrix under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Matrix year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2008 Toyota Matrix has the highest recall campaign count (2 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Matrix recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Matrix?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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