2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX
The 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX, potentially affecting up to 1,877,323 vehicles.
Recall 19V005000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,299,448 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers...
View full details →Recall 17V006000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 577,875 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S....
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX.
Safety Rating for the 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ZE7_Warranty Pol — ENGINE
Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Added the Short Block Release Authorization Flow Chart. Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
ZE7_Part Status — ENGINE
Electronic Communication: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007-2009 Camry, Certain 2007-2011 Camry Hybrid, Certain 2007-2008 Camry Solara, Certain 2009-2011...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX
- 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX — 57 complaints
- 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX — 38 complaints
- 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX — 88 complaints
- 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX — 24 complaints
- 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX — 6 complaints
- 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX (current)
- 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX — 1 complaint
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