2011 Toyota Matrix recalls
Air Bags · NHTSA 20V024000 · Jan 17, 2020
Problem: 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 and/or seat belt pretensioners.
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.
Fix: 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 the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will…
2,891,976 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 16V340000 · May 23, 2016
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California,…
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 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 December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer…
1,754,517 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Air Bags · Feb 1, 2018 · FL
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called west kendall toyota at (786) 619-3668 (located at 13800 sw…
Air Bags · Sep 19, 2017 · MA
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called ira toyota (468 main st tewksbury, ma) and was informed that the part was…
Air Bags · Sep 19, 2017 · 58,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injured
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota matrix. While the vehicle was stationary, it was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from a tear in her rotator…
Air Bags · Sep 14, 2017 · PA
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (sloane toyota of malvern, phone number: 484-329-7300) did not give a specific date for when the part would become…
Air Bags · Sep 11, 2017 · CA
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to san francisco toyota (3800 geary blvd, san francisco, ca 94118 (415)…
Air Bags · Jul 20, 2017 · 70,000 miles · CA
Takata recall: in july 2016 I received notice from toyota of passenger air bag recall & told no one can ride in the passenger seat. I have a disabled daughter who cannot sit in the back. I called toyota corp and they arranged with the local dealer to provide me with a rental car. My car has been sitting outside in the desert heat, blowing sand and sun for a year now. In…
Air Bags · Dec 12, 2016 · 75,000 miles · FL
Takata recall- this car has had a recall for the faulty passenger airbag and I use this car for transporting my child. I would like to have this problem fixed as soon as possible as I'm putting my child's safety at risk in its current condition. If toyota can't resolve this in a timely manner I need a rental car until they are able to resolve it. Thanks
Air Bags · Sep 29, 2016 · FL
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags) and had not received the second notice to determine when the parts may become available to receive the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Air Bags · Jul 26, 2016 · TX
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
Air Bags · Jul 11, 2016 · OH
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 toyota matrix. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags). However, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Toyota Matrix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2011 Toyota Matrix, the most recent one (20V024000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Matrix?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (10).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2011 Toyota Matrix?
Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2011 Toyota Matrix?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.