repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 Toyota Corolla MatrixProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-689 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 10, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, hydraulic
2Vehicle speed control
2Steering
1Service brakes, electric
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
1Power train
1Wheels
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, electric | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch…
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repaired · 2016 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION,…
no report yet
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Corolla Matrix year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corolla Matrix median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Steering Wander or DriftNo recall
In owners' words
What Corolla Matrix owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
TAKATA RECALL - IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR TOYOTA TO PROVIDE PARTS FOR THIS RECALL - AT LEAST VENTURA TOYOTA REPORTS THEY ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WE NEED TO GET THIS REPAIRED. NOTE - RECALL NUMBER 16V340
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