2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix air bags problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix — 54% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have been on toyota recall list for two years and every time I get another card about recall , I call dealership and they put me on a wait list . As part is not available or supply and demand . Unacceptable and now it seems there is also a loud squealing noise and the gas pedal will rev and…”
filed Oct 3, 2019
“I ran into a light pole in a parking lot on january 13, 2013 in kansas city, missouri. I was driving approximately 15 mph, making a turn into pharmacy pickup lane behind the cvs store. The driver airbag deployed. I suffered 8 fractured ribs and numerous lacerations. I spent 4 days in the hospital…”
filed Mar 6, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously…Campaign 19V741000 · Oct 17, 2019
- VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla…Campaign 18V024000 · Jan 9, 2018
- Air BagsCampaign 17V006000 · Jan 9, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to…Campaign 14V168000 · Apr 9, 2014
Related service bulletins
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Toyota Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 17, 2021
Air Bags problems in other Corolla Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Corolla Matrix | 10 | 50% |
| 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% |
| 2003 Corolla Matrix | 27 | 75% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.