2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix air bags problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix — 66% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Feb 11, 2021
“The vehicle was taken to toyota about a year and a half to two years to have the airbag replaced. We were told that the part was not available. Now we are getting another letter stating that we need to have the problem repaired. Could I have the assurance that when I go over there I will not be…”
filed Jun 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions…Campaign 19V627000 · Aug 28, 2019
- On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that…Campaign 18V025000 · Jan 9, 2018
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015…Campaign 15V285000 · May 13, 2015
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015…Campaign 15V286000 · May 13, 2015
Related service bulletins
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…
Support Division · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 25, 2024Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Toyota Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 17, 2021
Air Bags problems in other Corolla Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Corolla Matrix | 10 | 50% |
| 2009 Corolla Matrix | 40 | 54% |
| 2008 Corolla Matrix | 23 | 74% |
| 2007 Corolla Matrix | 37 | 77% |
| 2005 Corolla Matrix | 71 | 81% |
| 2004 Corolla Matrix | 20 | 69% |
| 2003 Corolla Matrix | 27 | 75% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Toyota Corolla Matrix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.