2013 Toyota Matrix recalls and problems
The 2013 Toyota Matrix has 1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2013 Toyota Matrix vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2013 Toyota Matrix recalls
Recall 20V-024: Air Bags
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
Other Toyota Matrix years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Toyota Matrix have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Toyota Matrix: 20V-024 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.