2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix air bags problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix — 77% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have been waiting over 2 years for this passenger side airbag recall to be remedied. I was told a remedy was available about a year and a half ago, but despite many calls and service appointments where I left the car with Toyota (they even kept my car for nearly 9 hours once), they always tell me…”
filed Sep 26, 2021
“I appreciate that toyota younger fixed the airbag recall. I would have appreciate if they would have wiped down the dash board after installing. I also noticed the panel over the airbag has a buckle/crease and it does not look secure around the edges. I have attached images . It never looked like…”
filed Aug 7, 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% |
| 2006 Corolla Matrix | 42 | 66% |
| 2005 Corolla Matrix | 71 | 81% |
| 2004 Corolla Matrix | 20 | 69% |
| 2003 Corolla Matrix | 27 | 75% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.