2011 Toyota Matrix
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 268 |
| 2004 | 138 |
| 2005 | 213 |
| 2006 | 170 |
| 2007 | 96 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 192 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
10 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Matrix. While the vehicle was stationary, it was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-19
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (Air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-01
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (Air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-26
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2016-11-18Air bags16V340000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus...
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota 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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2020-03-16Air bags20V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Toyota Matrix — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
- Recall 20V024000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2011 Toyota Matrix reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Matrix?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota 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.