2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix

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2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:10:54.315Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Corolla Matrix Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2005: 88 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2007: 48 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 74 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaints 2013
2012: 0 complaints
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YearComplaints
200336
200429
200588
200664
200748
200831
200974
201020
20116
20120
20131

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170201 — air bags

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.

Campaign 17V006000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190215 — air bags

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.

Campaign 19V005000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 17V006000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V005000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2003 ● 2007

WORST YEARS

◆ 2005 ◆ 2009 ◆ 2006

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.