NHTSA Safety Recalls
Toyota Matrix Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2003 to 2012, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 10 model years (2003–2012) the Toyota Matrix has 26 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2010 with 4; the cleanest is 2012 with 1.
- Model years
- 10
- Total recalls
- 26
- Worst year
- 2010
- Cleanest year
- 2012
2003–2012
4 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Matrix | 1 | |
| 2011 Toyota Matrix | 2 | |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | 4 | |
| 2009 Toyota Matrix | 3 | |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix | 2 | |
| 2007 Toyota Matrix | 2 | |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix | 4 | |
| 2005 Toyota Matrix | 2 | |
| 2004 Toyota Matrix | 3 | |
| 2003 Toyota Matrix | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Toyota Matrix
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS7
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS4
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE3
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL2
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.