2013 TOYOTA MATRIX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX
The 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX, potentially affecting up to 2,891,976 vehicles.
Recall 20V024000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
| 2,891,976 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX.
Safety Rating for the 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ZE7_PHASE2 11/17 — EQUIPMENT
"WPB: THE ENGINE IS COVERED UNDER THE TOYOTA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 5 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST USE OR 60,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST). HOWEVER, TOYOTA IS ANNOUNCING A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM TO COVER WARRANTY WORK FOR PARTS REPLACEMENT TO ADDRESS EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION*. *NOTE: ELIGIBILITY...
T-TT-0353-15 REV — ENGINE
TT: THERE HAS BEEN SOME CONCERN WITH 3 PIECE RING INSTALLATIONS FOR 2AZ-FE AND 2AZ-FXE ENGINES. THIS TECH TIP CONTAINS THE ACCEPTED INSTALLATION METHOD REQUIRED FOR TOYOTA VEHICLES.
T-TT-0361-15 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TT: Based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while undergoing the ZE7 2AZ Oil Consumption repair procedure. Replacement pistons for ZE7 should be ordered based on the pistons removed from the existing cylinder block and no longer by the measurement. This Tech Tip includes...
WPB (POL 14-12)_ — ENGINE
WPB: 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.
T-SB-0107-14 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-SB-0107-14 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2012 - 2014 model year Corolla vehicles equipped with a 2ZR-FE engine (or 2014 model year 2ZR-FAE) and some 2012 - 2013 model year Matrix vehicles equipped with a 2ZR-FE engine may exhibit a MIL "ON" with DTC P219A (Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) present. Follow the Repair...
T-SB-0020-12 Rev — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a procedure to adjust tire pressure correctly when outside temperature is significantly colder or warmer than shop temperature. Seasonal temperature change can dramatically alter tire pressure, which can cause the tire pressure warning lamp to illuminate.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA MATRIX
- 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX — 56 complaints
- 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX — 224 complaints
- 2010 TOYOTA MATRIX — 55 complaints
- 2011 TOYOTA MATRIX — 10 complaints
- 2012 TOYOTA MATRIX — 5 complaints
- 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX (current)
- 2014 TOYOTA MATRIX — 0 complaints
- 2015 TOYOTA MATRIX — 0 complaints
- 2016 TOYOTA MATRIX — 0 complaints
- 2017 TOYOTA MATRIX — 0 complaints
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