2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX

4 recalls — 38 complaints — 21 TSBs

19V627000 Aug 28, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperatur... Read more
Consequence
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac ... Read more
229,460 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
18V025000 Jan 9, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, K... Read more
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, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0R (Zone B), and H0A (... Read more
116,126 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
16V127000 Mar 3, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyot... Read more
147,242 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
16V128000 Mar 2, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota ... Read more
71,163 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

38 total complaints 6 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
ENGINE3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SERVICE BRAKES1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 14, 2024
Incident date: Dec 13, 2024
A leak in a high pressure fuel line was releasing gas on top of the motor. I smelled gas, and had vehicle towed to the dealership where I purchased the car. The dealership has confirmed the cause of the fuel leak and ordered the replacement fuel line. Since it’s a leak in this fuel line, NO chec... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 6, 2022
Incident date: Dec 6, 2022
Unable to get remedy in a timely manner for air bag recall. Part has been unavailable for over a month and dealer has delayed ordering of part by two weeks. Dealer providing recall service is IRA Toyota of Danvers in Massachusetts
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 28, 2020
Incident date: Dec 18, 2020
SOMEONE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I HIT THEM WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. I WAS DRIVING 40 MILES AN HOUR ON A CITY STREET. IT CRASHED IN THE FRONT END, RADIATOR, FENDERS AND HOOD. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAD BEEN SENT A RECALL NOTICE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AT A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IM... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Dec 28, 2020
Incident date: Dec 18, 2020
SOMEONE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I HIT THEM WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. I WAS DRIVING 40 MILES AN HOUR ON A CITY STREET. IT CRASHED IN THE FRONT END, RADIATOR, FENDERS AND HOOD. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAD BEEN SENT A RECALL NOTICE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AT A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IM... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Jun 22, 2020
Incident date: Jun 11, 2020
MY 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX WAS UNDER RECALL SINCE I WAS NOTIFIED IN OCTOBER 2019. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. MY CAR WAS REPAIRED WITH THE TOYOTA AIR BAG REMEDY ON JUNE 11, 2020 BUT IT SEEMS THAT THE REMEDY HAS CAUSED THE COVER TO POP U... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 30, 2020
Incident date: Sep 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. TOYOTA OF GREER (13770 E WADE HAMPTON BLVD, GREER, SC 29651) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NO... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 3, 2020
Incident date: Nov 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THROUGH EMISSIONS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA AND THE VIN TOOL CONFIRMED THE VIN WAS INCLUDED. HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS ... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 11, 2020
Incident date: Aug 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS), HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. KOONS A... Read more
AIR BAGS Feb 14, 2020
Incident date: Sep 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 20, 2019
Incident date: Aug 18, 2019
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED JIM COLEMAN TOYOTA (10400 AU... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 17, 2019
Incident date: Sep 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH JOE MYERS TOYOTA (19010 NORTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77065, (281) 973-5306) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 9, 2019
Incident date: Nov 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED FRED ANDERSON TOYOTA OF ASHEVILLE (777 BREVARD RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806, (828) 5... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 28, 2019
Incident date: Oct 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V627000(AIR BAGS). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS Oct 3, 2019
Incident date: Oct 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN EMISSIONS TEST, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH EARNHARDT TOYOTA (6136 E AUTO LOOP AVE, MESA, AZ 85206, 480-807-9700) AND ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 15, 2018
Incident date: Sep 15, 2013
SUDDEN ACCELLERATION, BRAKES, BATTERY, FUEL INJECTORS, SHUTTING DOWN SUDDENLY, ELECTRICAL
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 15, 2018
Incident date: Sep 15, 2013
SUDDEN ACCELLERATION, BRAKES, BATTERY, FUEL INJECTORS, SHUTTING DOWN SUDDENLY, ELECTRICAL
Crash
AIR BAGS Sep 15, 2018
Incident date: Sep 15, 2013
SUDDEN ACCELLERATION, BRAKES, BATTERY, FUEL INJECTORS, SHUTTING DOWN SUDDENLY, ELECTRICAL
Crash
AIR BAGS Feb 23, 2018
Incident date: Jan 10, 2018
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. MY DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THEN INSTANTLY COLLAPSED. IT OFFERED NO PROTECTION WHATSOEVER. I EXPERIENCED SEVERE PAIN IN MY CHEST AND RIGHT BREAST FROM WHERE THE SEAT BELT LOCKED. THIS PAIN LASTED FOR 6 WEEKS. IF THE AIRBAG HAD WORKED PROPERLY, IT WOULD HAVE CUSHIONED T... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE Jan 6, 2017
Incident date: Dec 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATEL... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 6, 2017
Incident date: Dec 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATEL... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 29, 2016
Incident date: Jul 14, 2016
I HAVE VISITED AND CALLED KENDALL TOYOTA IN MIAMI FIVE TIMES (TODAY INCLUDED) TO CHANGE THE AIRBAGS IN MY MATRIX AND THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS THE SAME: WE DON'T HAVE THEM, THEY ARE IN BACK ORDER. WHAT ARE WE TOYOTA OWNERS OF RECALLED AIRBAGS CAUSING DEATHS SUPPOSED TO DO?
AIR BAGS Oct 24, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
TAKATA RECALL THE NEWS REPORTED THE DEATH OF A WOMAN DRIVING A CAR WITH TAKATA AIRBAGS. WHY IS NOTHING BEING DONE ABOUT TOYOTA NOT DOING ANYTHING TO FIX THIS DEFECT AND ALLOWING US TO DRIVE THESE DEATH MACHINES. I CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ANY ONE IN MY PASSENGER SEAT, THIS LATEST DEATH WAS THE DRIVER.... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 4, 2016
Incident date: Jul 6, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V127000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 2, 2016
Incident date: May 31, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL"? UNDATED LETTER FROM TOYOTA IN MAY 2016 ADVISED VEHICLE SUBJECT TO RECALL BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE AIR BAG INFLATORS. UNDATED LETTER FROM TOYOTA LATER IN MAY 2016 ADVISED THAT PARTS PREPARATION COMPLETED FOR OUR AREA AND TO SCHEDULE REPAIR WITH DEALER. ON 06 JUNE 2016 DEALER INSPECTED VE... Read more
AIR BAGS May 27, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V127000 (AIR BAGS) . THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SUPPLY THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER FOR WEEKS AN... Read more
AIR BAGS May 10, 2016
Incident date: Apr 20, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. I FEEL THAT TOYOTA IS TAKING TOO LONG TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I THINK THAT IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT THEY EXPECT PASSENGERS TO SIT IN THE BACK SEAT FOR NO TELLING HOW LONG. IF NOTHING ELSE THEY SHOULD GIVE OUT LOANER VEHICLES UNTIL THEY FIX THE AIRBAG PROBLEM!
AIR BAGS Apr 16, 2016
Incident date: Apr 16, 2016
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE THAT MY CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THAT TOYOTA RECOMMENDS THAT I HAVE THEIR REMEDY PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY. I CALLED AS SOON AS THE DEALERSHIP OPENED ON A SATURDAY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD CALL BACK MID WEEK BECAUSE THEY ARE REALLY BUSY. IF MY CAR IS IMMEDIATELY UNSAFE T... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 2, 2015
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IN 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE CHARCOAL CANISTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO OCCURRED WITH A 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA THAT HAD 120000 MILES ON IT. SEEMS TO ME THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH TOYOTA COROLLAS AND POSSIBLY OTHE... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 11, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
PLEASE ADVISE TOYOTA TO RECALL THE 2008 MATRIX, AS IT HAS AN AFFECTED TAKATA AIRBAG THAT MAY LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC INJURY DURING DEPLOYMENT. I OWN A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX WHICH IS IN THE SAME GENERATION AS THE 2005-2007 TOYOTA MATRIX MODELS. THE AIRBAG USED IN THE 2008 MATRIX IS IDENTICAL TO THAT WHICH ... Read more
ENGINE Oct 12, 2014
Incident date: Oct 10, 2014
WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED IN GA AUGUST 2012, 3 MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE WOULD COME ON BUT ELECTRICS WOULDN'T, MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE DEALER COULDN'T RE CREATE THE PROBLEM TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG SO WE DELT WITH IT FOR MONTHS UNTIL THE POWER SHUT OFF ON THE HWY. IT SCARED US. IT QUICKLY SHUT BACK ON ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 12, 2014
Incident date: Oct 10, 2014
WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED IN GA AUGUST 2012, 3 MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE WOULD COME ON BUT ELECTRICS WOULDN'T, MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE DEALER COULDN'T RE CREATE THE PROBLEM TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG SO WE DELT WITH IT FOR MONTHS UNTIL THE POWER SHUT OFF ON THE HWY. IT SCARED US. IT QUICKLY SHUT BACK ON ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 18, 2014
Incident date: Sep 15, 2014
ENGINE OVER-HEATED TO THE POINT WHERE THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS DUE TO CHRONIC OVERHEATING BUT TEMPERATURE GAUGES NEVER INDICATED ANY ISSUE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON UNTIL 2 MINUTES BEFORE THE CAR BROKE DOWN. POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE MONITORING SYSTEM. ROUTIN... Read more
ENGINE Sep 18, 2014
Incident date: Sep 15, 2014
ENGINE OVER-HEATED TO THE POINT WHERE THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS DUE TO CHRONIC OVERHEATING BUT TEMPERATURE GAUGES NEVER INDICATED ANY ISSUE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON UNTIL 2 MINUTES BEFORE THE CAR BROKE DOWN. POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE MONITORING SYSTEM. ROUTIN... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Apr 9, 2014
Incident date: Dec 12, 2013
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK CORRECTLY. SOMETIMES THEY REMAIN ON IN HIGH SPEED, SOMETIMES SLOW. SOMETIMES THEY JUST STOP. WE HAVE TO TAKE THE FUSE OUT TO DRIVE ON CLEAR DAYS, AS THEY WILL JUST COME ON WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT. ALSO, THE FRONT WASHER FLUID NO LONGER WORKS. IN ADDITION TO THOS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 26, 2013
Incident date: May 21, 2011
PLEASE SEE BELOW. DEALERSHIP FAILED TO INSTALL RECALLED PART. NOW I HAVE A NON-OPERATING CAR. I FEEL THIS WAS DONE ON PURPOSE TO SAVE PARTS AS IT IS NOW OBVIOUS THAT MY PART FAILED.2010 ECM RECALL [INCIDENT: [XXX]] I REVIEWED MY PAPERWORK AND NOTICED THAT THE ECM WAS ORDERED AND NEVER INSTALLE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Jul 19, 2012
Incident date: Jul 10, 2012
WAS DRIVING THE 08 MATRIX AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON INTERSTATE 90/94 WEST OF MADISON WI. STOPPED AT REST STOP AND HEAR LOUD, HOLLOW NOISE FROM UNDER VEHICLE. MADE IT TO MILWAUKEE AND BROUGHT CAR TO TOYOTA DEALER. WAS INFORMED ONE OF THE STRAPS HOLDING GAS TANK TO CAR FAILED DUE TO CORROSION, WEAR & TEA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jul 19, 2012
Incident date: Jul 10, 2012
WAS DRIVING THE 08 MATRIX AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON INTERSTATE 90/94 WEST OF MADISON WI. STOPPED AT REST STOP AND HEAR LOUD, HOLLOW NOISE FROM UNDER VEHICLE. MADE IT TO MILWAUKEE AND BROUGHT CAR TO TOYOTA DEALER. WAS INFORMED ONE OF THE STRAPS HOLDING GAS TANK TO CAR FAILED DUE TO CORROSION, WEAR & TEA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Mar 28, 2012
Incident date: Mar 2, 2009
WITH THE LAST INCIDENT BEING 2 DAYS AGO, I FINALLY HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE MY CAR TO THE SHOP TODAY. THEY SAID THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD ABOUT 5 INCIDENTS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. ONE TIME RECENTLY IT HAPPENED ON A FLAT ROAD AS I WAS A... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX

21 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL6
190000 TIRES2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
140000 AIR BAGS2
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS1
050000 PARKING BRAKE1
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
T-PANT-2024-004- Mar 4, 2024
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website.
T-PANT-2024-004- Mar 4, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website.
Update Jan 25, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FAQ: Customer Frequently Asked Questions
Support Division Jan 25, 2024
140000 AIR BAGS
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 Procedures for Do No
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota Safety Re Mar 17, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Safety Recall an Jul 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
Safety Recall an Jul 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
ZE7_IMP 11/12 Nov 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DD: IN LIMITED CASES VEHICLES BEING SERVICED FOR ZE7 WILL REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT SHORT BLOCK. DEALERS WILL NEED TO INSTALL THE DOWEL PINS BETWEEN THE SHORT BLOCK AND LOWER CRANKCASE WHEN PERFORMING THIS REPAIR. A TECH TIP WILL BE RELEASED IN
ZE7_IMP 11/12 Nov 12, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
DD: IN LIMITED CASES VEHICLES BEING SERVICED FOR ZE7 WILL REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT SHORT BLOCK. DEALERS WILL NEED TO INSTALL THE DOWEL PINS BETWEEN THE SHORT BLOCK AND LOWER CRANKCASE WHEN PERFORMING THIS REPAIR. A TECH TIP WILL BE RELEASED IN
T-TT-0268-13 Oct 24, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-SB-0150-13 Oct 1, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-TT-0051-10 Sep 13, 2013
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-SB-0141-13 Sep 9, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TC13-019 Aug 1, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-TT-0124-11 May 22, 2013
190000 TIRES
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TC-10-048 Oct 11, 2010
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. REPLACE THE ENGINE ACCESSORY BELT ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR COROLLA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2ZR-FE ENGINE. THE ENGINE ACCESSORY BELT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
T-PG007-01 May 4, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.
T-PG002-91 Jan 18, 1991
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product general information.

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX across all model years (2003–2013).

47 Total Recalls
477 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
43 Reported Crashes
13 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2013 2 1 View
2012 2 0 View
2011 2 6 View
2010 7 24 View
2009 8 88 View
2008 (current) 4 38
2007 4 57 View
2006 4 75 View
2005 4 107 View
2004 5 42 View
2003 5 39 View

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