2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 81%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix, 81% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,250 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just spoke with Toyota regarding the remedy for the airbag recall problem. I was informed that I will be receiving a letter soon that states that they still don't have a remedy for this problem. How long can they get away with potentially endangering my passenger by not repairing this problem?”
NHTSA complaint #11308827, filed 2020-02, 204,000 miles“The air bag light is on and will not go off. The media says that my model year is in the takata recall and my model is in the Toyota recall but only in the high humidity region . I contacted a dealership and they said they couldn't do anything until Toyota caught up entering in the VIN numbers for the model years that were added to the recall. This is not safe, this is a malfunctioning part and this needs to be remedied.”
NHTSA complaint #10723640, filed 2015-06, 186,000 miles“This is going to be the third time I have brought my vehicle back to boch Toyota norwood ma. The airbag light is on they reset few days later came back on brought vehicle back october 5, 2011 reset again. I brought the vehicle back on october 13,2011 that told me that it could be the computer, wiring or the airbag assembly. I feel that there should be a recall correcting this situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10430286, filed 2011-10, 80,500 miles“Our driver side srs airbag warning light has been intermittently on for over a year. Sometimes it doesn't go out when the car is started and stays on while driving; other times it goes out like normal a few seconds after the car is started, but spontaneously comes on and stays on later while driving. Once it's on, I have to pull over and turn the ignition off, wait a few seconds, and then restart the car to get it to turn off. This is not always successful. …”
NHTSA complaint #10522580, filed 2013-07, 60,000 miles“Takata recall. Where to start. I received a letter in june 2015 about the recall. In december 2015 I filed a complaint with you because nothing was being done. Still nothing. In may 2016 my daughter received a letter also for the takata recall on her yaris with a letter saying not to let anyone ride in her front seat. Seriously? I was not told this. I could have killed someone or seriously injured them. (my daughter needs a rental btw because I doint want her driving her car till it is safe) when my dad found out he went to Toyota and guess what? …”
NHTSA complaint #10893472, filed 2016-08, 130,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V627000Aug 28, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a…Covers: Toyota Corolla Matrix 2005–2008, Corolla 2003–2008, Pontiac Vibe 2005–2008
- 18V025000Jan 9, 2018On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever…Covers: Toyota Corolla Matrix 2003–2008, Yaris 2010–2012, Pontiac Vibe 2010
- 15V285000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles…Covers: Toyota Corolla Matrix 2003–2007, Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
- 15V286000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla…Covers: Toyota Corolla Matrix 2003–2007, Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251075Jan 25, 2024DP: 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…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132801Jun 23, 2014Electronic Communication: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda…
- 10132790Jun 23, 2014Region Letter: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Mazda…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 67% |
| 2010 | 10 | 50% |
| 2009 | 40 | 54% |
| 2008 | 23 | 74% |
| 2007 | 37 | 77% |
| 2006 | 42 | 66% |
| 2005 | 72 | 81% |
| 2004 | 20 | 69% |
| 2003 | 27 | 75% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology