How do I know if my Toyota Matrix has a recall?

To know if your Toyota Matrix has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Toyota Matrix VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Toyota Matrix has an open recall?

If your Toyota Matrix is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Toyota Matrix does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Toyota Matrix are taken care of by Toyota at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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7 Recalls

NHTSA 20V-024 · OEM 20TB03 / 20TA03

Air Bag Electronic Control Unit Malfunctions Disabling Air Bags And Seat Belt Pretensioners

2,891,976 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Toyota Corolla, 2013 Toyota Avalon and 17 others

NHTSA 16V-340 · OEM TG1P/G1R L:G2G/G2H

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator Ruptures On Deployment

1,754,517 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Toyota Corolla, 2011 Toyota Matrix and 41 others

NHTSA 10V-384

Toyota Recalls 2005-2008 Corolla and Matrix Models Due to Cracked ECM Ciruit Boards

1,128,659 Potential Units Affected

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 SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. AN ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2005 Toyota Matrix, 2006 Toyota Corolla and 6 others

NHTSA 10V-036

Southeast Toyota Recalls 2005-2011 Vehicles Due to Incorrect Tire Labels

153,418 Potential Units Affected

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Toyota 4Runner, 2009 Toyota Corolla and 96 others

NHTSA 10V-035

Load Carrying Modification Label Missing

271,417 Potential Units Affected

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Toyota 4Runner, 2009 Toyota Corolla and 83 others

NHTSA 10V-023 · OEM 90L

Toyota Recalls 2008-2010 Vehicles Due to Stuck Open Gas Pedal

1,126,915 Potential Units Affected

A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 Toyota Corolla, 2010 Toyota Corolla and 7 others

NHTSA 08V-162 · OEM 80A 07273

Front Door Glass May Come off Track and/or Break

662,178 Potential Units Affected

THE DOOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR, BIND AND SHATTER DURING OPERATION OF THE POWER WINDOWS, CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Pontiac Vibe, 2004 Pontiac Vibe and 4 others

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Recall FAQs

If your Toyota Matrix is affected by a new safety recall, Toyota will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Toyota Matrix has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Toyota Matrix for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Toyota Matrix is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Toyota Matrix for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Toyota Matrix for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Toyota Matrix will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Toyota Matrix by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Toyota Matrix that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Toyota Matrix, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Toyota Matrix VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Toyota Matrix Recalls

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There are 7 recalls that may affect your Toyota Matrix.

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