2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix air bags problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix — 69% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This safety problem pertains to all vehicles sold in the U.S., not only my make and model. I was horrified to learn that the crash ratings are inaccurate for most women and all short people, because they were developed only for average sized men. It should be no surprise that when collisions occur…”
filed May 19, 2024
“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact called the dealer to inquire about a recall for the air bag and was informed there were 2 previous air bag recalls that were repaired in the…”
filed Feb 5, 2024
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% |
| 2003 Corolla Matrix | 27 | 75% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.