2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Corolla Matrix years
- Not enough data 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix. That ranks 9th out of 11 Corolla Matrix model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 62,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 67% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 148,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: 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 Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Problem: Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
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 assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla matrix. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v024000(air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Larry h. Miller toyota corona located at (1700 w 6th st, corona, ca 92882) was contacted and confirmed that…
Transmission: my 2011 toyota matrix jerks and accelerates suddenly with a revving noise and making choking sounds like gears shifting in a manual transmission car. This happens each time i slow down to make a turn (left or right) or merge into the freeway, when i slow down at a traffic light and…
Takata recall - no resolution or fix
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla matrix. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Excessive oil consumption. My car stalled in the middle of driving at a turn, several times in the cold and causing my car to slip. Luckily i was in a parking lot but when i slowed and turned, my car would turn off and right back on. I could not get a diagnosis because it didn't happen at the…
Other Toyota Corolla Matrix years
← 2010 Corolla Matrix · 2012 Corolla Matrix →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Corolla Matrix | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 Corolla Matrix | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010 Corolla Matrix | 20 | 7 |
| 2009 Corolla Matrix | 74 | 8 |
| 2008 Corolla Matrix | 31 | 4 |
| 2007 Corolla Matrix | 48 | 4 |
| 2006 Corolla Matrix | 64 | 4 |
| 2005 Corolla Matrix | 89 | 4 |
| 2004 Corolla Matrix | 29 | 5 |
| 2003 Corolla Matrix | 36 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corolla Matrix model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.