CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (42 reports).
2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls
Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
The front passenger air bag inflator module in these vehicles was replaced under an earlier recall, and the replacement may not unfold as designed when it inflates in high temperatures.
Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, causing the inflator to rupture.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix problems
Problem areas named in the 64 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 42 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
What owners report
Brought vehicle in three times, airbag was nothing at time, now the airbag lights all the time
Unlatching & False Latching back seat located in the middle of the seat. Incident was discovered after recent purchased from my little sister who also just got the vehicle as well and decided to sell it to me without being aware of the defective unlatching and false Latching buckle.
Air bag light has been on for awhile and now the horn is not working. When the horn stopped working I took it in for repair again. Toyota repair department says it's a failure of the spiral cable. I found there was a recall to replace the spiral cable in Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles but 2009 - 2010 year models, not my year of 2006. The documentation I found was very clear in stating it was going to do a recall not because of a manufacturing defect but because of a design issue. I think my vehicle should have been included in the recall because it probably has the same or similar design.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light and the battery warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and pull over on the side of the road safely where the vehicle shut off again and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle had experienced a similar failure as in NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V384000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 200,025.
TL* THE CONTACT'S GIRLFRIEND OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING 25 MPH, HER VEHICLE WAS HIT BY ANOTHER MOTORIST AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. DESPITE MINIMAL IMPACT, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN OCCUPANT IN THE SEAT. DUE TO THE SHOCK OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE CONTACT'S GIRLFRIEND JERKED THE WHEEL AND HER BACK PASSENGER TIRE HAD HIT A CURB. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT'S GIRLFRIEND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE NEXT DAY, HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS TREATED AT A HOSPITAL FOR INJURIES TO HER NECK AND RIGHT ARM. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE FOR NHTSA CAMP
2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix questions
Does the 2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix: Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash; Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix?
Based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (42), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Power Train (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.