The Lemon IndexToyota Matrix recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2003–2012 Toyota Matrix, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Every recall 9
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2011–2012
During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
2,891,976 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V024000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2009–2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,754,517 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V340000
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2010 · model years 2005–2008
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES.
1,128,659 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V384000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2010 · model years 2006, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE S…
153,418 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V036000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2010 · model years 2006–2010
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 BETW…
271,417 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V035000
- Speed control · recall issued Jan 2010 · model years 2009–2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES.
1,126,915 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V023000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2003–2004
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Visibility · recall issued Apr 2008 · model years 2003–2004
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 662,178 MY 2003-2004 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX AND PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS.
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- Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model years 2003–2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Matrix?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Toyota Matrix have?
9 recall campaigns across model years 2003–2012, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 26.
Which Toyota Matrix year has the most recalls?
The 2010, with 4 campaigns. 2006: 4, 2009: 3, 2004: 3.
What are most Toyota Matrix recalls about?
Airbags: 2 of the 9 campaigns. Then equipment (2) and lights (2).
What is the newest Toyota Matrix recall?
Airbags, filed Jan 2020 (NHTSA 20V024000): During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
What is the biggest Toyota Matrix recall?
NHTSA 20V024000 (airbags, Jan 2020) covers 2,891,976 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
How do I check if my Toyota Matrix has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Toyota dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Toyota Matrix: problems and best years · All Toyota recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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