CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (10 reports).
2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The front passenger airbag inflators in these vehicles can degrade over time when exposed to long-term high humidity, high temperature, and temperature cycling.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
Certain passenger frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire
Some Toyota vehicles may have a power window master switch where grease was inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts during manufacturing.
Most common 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The paint on the car's hood is chipping and the paint on the car's hood, roof, and back hatch is fading to white and becoming rough to the touch, as if a coating is coming off.
IN A STATIONARY POSITION, AS SOON AS I TURN MY CAR OVER MY ENGINE WILL BE AT A HIGHER RPM THAN WHAT IT SHOULD AND IT WONT RUN AS GOOD AS IT SHOULD. ITS HARDER ON SHIFTING INTO THE NEXT GEAR.
A NAIL GOT STUCK IN THE TIRE WHEN THE VE HIKE WAS IN MOTION
TAKATA RECALL. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT I WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL AT ALL. I HAPPENED TO FIND OUT ABOUT IT ONLINE AND MY CAR IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). 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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO TOYOTA OF BERKELEY (2400 SHATTUCK AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704) AND DOWNTOWN TOYOTA OF OAKLAND (4145 BROADWAY, OAKLAND, CA 94611) WHO STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix questions
Does the 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire; Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (10), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 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.