2013 Toyota Matrix Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 Toyota Matrix. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 Toyota Matrix
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bag/restraint control module (air bags)
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.
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2013 Toyota Matrix. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Toyota Matrix. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–26 / 26–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Toyota Matrix model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Matrix model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Toyota Matrix | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 268 |
| 2004 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 138 |
| 2005 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 213 |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix | 3 | 170 |
| 2007 Toyota Matrix | 2 | 96 |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix | 2 | 38 |
| 2009 Toyota Matrix | 3 | 192 |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | 4 | 45 |
| 2011 Toyota Matrix | 2 | 10 |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2013 Toyota Matrix
How do I know if my 2013 Toyota Matrix has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2013 Toyota Matrix; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V024000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.