2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix air bags problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix — 75% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V285000 (Air Bags) however, the notification advised not to drive the vehicle and to contact the local dealer for retrieval of the vehicle. After contacting the local dealer, the vehicle had…”
filed Apr 3, 2024
“After toyota dealer replaced the airbag, the car audio stopped functioning properly. When I called the toyota dealer, they said they won't do anything for me and hang up on the phone. My email to toyota company was not returned.”
filed Mar 7, 2021
“I continue to receive notices for an airbag recall on a vehicle I haven't owned in two years. Please stop emailing me recall notices. I have attached a receipt I received when I had the car scrapped. *tr”
filed Jun 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that…Campaign 18V025000 · Jan 9, 2018
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015…Campaign 15V285000 · May 13, 2015
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015…Campaign 15V286000 · May 13, 2015
- Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail, causing the…Campaign 15V043000 · Jan 28, 2015
- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits are susceptible to internal shortingCampaign 13V029000 · Jan 30, 2013
Related service bulletins
DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause serious INJURY or DEATH. ? Added Dealer…
Support Division · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 25, 2024Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Toyota Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 17, 2021Electronic Communication: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, and Toyota in investigating…
E0V (E1V)_SSC_El · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2014Region Letter: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, and Toyota in investigating certain…
E0V (E1V) Prelim · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2014
Air Bags problems in other Corolla Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Corolla Matrix | 10 | 50% |
| 2009 Corolla Matrix | 40 | 54% |
| 2008 Corolla Matrix | 23 | 74% |
| 2007 Corolla Matrix | 37 | 77% |
| 2006 Corolla Matrix | 42 | 66% |
| 2005 Corolla Matrix | 71 | 81% |
| 2004 Corolla Matrix | 20 | 69% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.