2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls & problems

2 recalls 0 complaints 2 investigations

2recalls
0owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix and 0 owner complaints. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls

Air Bags · NHTSA 19V005000 · Jan 9, 2019

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and…

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A"…

1,299,448 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Air Bags · NHTSA 17V006000 · Jan 9, 2017

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands…

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota…

577,875 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

NHTSA investigations

Other Toyota Corolla Matrix years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix, the most recent one (19V005000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Is NHTSA investigating the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix?

NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.