2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix

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2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:08.103Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2005: 89 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2007: 48 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 74 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 0 2013: 1 complaint
2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2004 2005: 89 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2006 2007: 48 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2008 2009: 74 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 0 2013: 1 complaint 2013
2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2004 2005: 89 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2006 2007: 48 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2008 2009: 74 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 0 2013: 1 complaint 2013

2012: 0 complaints

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YearComplaints
200336
200429
200589
200664
200748
200831
200974
201020
20116
20120
20131

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2017-02-01Air bags17V006000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

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    2019-02-15Air bags19V005000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019.

  3. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  4. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V006000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V005000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.