2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix air bags problems
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix — 81% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“These 3 things may be related to each other because they all are connected to the steering wheel. My car can be scheduled for an inspection regarding these safety problems. 1. The Airbag warning light is sometimes on when I drive the car. I'm worried it won't work if I'm in a wreck. 2. The horn…”
filed Sep 20, 2024
“The contact's client owned a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while her client was driving at approximately 35 MPH, he crashed into another vehicle that had merged into his lane of traffic. The air bags deployed upon impact. Her client claimed that shrapnel was released from one of the…”
filed May 31, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions…Campaign 19V627000 · Aug 28, 2019
- 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
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% |
| 2004 Corolla Matrix | 20 | 69% |
| 2003 Corolla Matrix | 27 | 75% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.