2010 Toyota Matrix Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 60%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,186miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Toyota Matrix, 60% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,186 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall - no remedy has been provided and it has been eight months. The car was brought to the local dealer in july 2016 and as it was the family car we were urged to turn over the vehicle to the dealer in favor of a long term rental car until they were able to fix it. We have not heard anything ifrom Toyota since and no one at the local dealer can tell us anything in regards to timeline for the remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #10966094, filed 2017-03, 69,186 miles“Takata recall, I a was informed by Toyota that my car was a recall because of the passenger sideairbag. I called Toyota in deerfield beach fl. Several times and they told me the part hasn't come in yet. I drive my famly and friends around and worry about their safety! What to do?”
NHTSA complaint #10969676, filed 2017-03“My recall is listed as incomplete which means a remedy is not available yet. My car is 6 years old now and I think enough time has elapsed for there to already be a remedybe a remedy and if not then something needs to be done to resolve this quickly.”
NHTSA complaint #10897710, filed 2016-08“Received recall notice indicatiing I should not use front passenger side seat. Checked with local dealer who assured that it is absolutely safe to use that seat..so with conflicting info from Toyota and the dealer just what should I do???”
NHTSA complaint #10892385, filed 2016-08“We received a recall notice for the air bags and have not received a resolution yet. We have not been sitting in the passenger seat since we received notice in may or june 2016.”
NHTSA complaint #10920070, filed 2016-10Related recalls
- 16V340000May 23, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla…Covers: Toyota Matrix 2009–2011, Lexus IS 250 2006–2011, IS 350 2006–2011 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217804Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132410Jul 20, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling…
- 10131852Mar 8, 2017Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10131851Mar 8, 2017Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10131961Jan 14, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 80% |
| 2011 | 10 | 100% |
| 2010 | 27 | 60% |
| 2009 | 78 | 41% |
| 2008 | 6 | 16% |
| 2007 | 36 | 38% |
| 2006 | 50 | 29% |
| 2005 | 103 | 48% |
| 2004 | 35 | 25% |
| 2003 | 57 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Matrix
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota 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