Toyota Matrix recalls and safety
7 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2013 · 1,177 owner complaints
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The Toyota Matrix has 7 recalls covering 7.99 million vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2008: 5
Units affected
7.99M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
11 rated versions, model years 2004 to 2013
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SW · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2013 | SW · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2012 | SW · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2012 | SW · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2011 | SW · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2011 | SW · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2010 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
| 2004 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.0% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Toyota Matrix, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags406
- Power train173
- Vehicle speed control145
- Electrical system97
- Engine and engine cooling94
- Tires67
- Steering55
- Complaints
- 1,177
- Crashes reported
- 121
- Fires reported
- 11
- People injured
- 85
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Toyota Matrix by component
- Air bags2 · 4.65M units
- Equipment2 · 425K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 1.13M units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 1.13M units
- Visibility1 · 662K units
Toyota Matrix recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2020 | Toyota Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Matrix (2011-2019): Air bagsNo. 20V024000 | Crash risk | 2,891,976 |
| May 23, 2016 | Lexus ES350, GX460, IS 250, IS 250C and 10 more (2006-2011): Air bagsNo. 16V340000 | Injury | 1,754,517 |
| Aug 26, 2010 | Toyota Corolla, Matrix (2005-2008): Engine and engine coolingNo. 10V384000 | Crash risk | 1,128,659 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Scion TC, XA, XB, XD and 16 more (2004-2011): EquipmentNo. 10V036000 | Crash risk | 153,418 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Scion TC, XB, XD; Toyota 4RUNNER and 17 more (2005-2010): EquipmentNo. 10V035000 | Other or not stated | 271,417 |
| Jan 27, 2010 | Toyota Corolla, Highlander, Matrix, Venza (2008-2010): Vehicle speed controlNo. 10V023000 | Crash risk | 1,126,915 |
| Apr 10, 2008 | Pontiac Vibe; Toyota Corolla, Matrix (2003-2004): VisibilityNo. 08V162000 | Injury | 662,178 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Toyota Matrix recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2019 Toyota Matrix. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Toyota Matrix have?
7 recalls cover the Toyota Matrix, for 7.99 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Toyota Matrix?
Air bags: named in 406 of the 1,177 safety complaints about the Toyota Matrix, then power train (173). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.