The 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix has 4 recalls, the most serious being a defective passenger-side airbag inflator that can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Three of the four recalls cover this same airbag inflator issue, which primarily affects vehicles registered in high-humidity states and territories. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the problem for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for this defect. The fourth recall involves the power window switch, where a lack of lubrication allows moisture and debris to cause a short circuit inside the switch assembly, which can then overheat and melt, raising the risk of a fire at the door panel.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver or passenger front airbag inflators previously replaced under an earlier recall may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, high temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected front airbag inflator, assembly, or sub-assembly depending on vehicle model.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can rupture during deployment due to degradation from humidity and temperature exposure over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or air bag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or air bag assembly at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power window master switch may have inconsistent grease lubrication on its sliding electrical contacts, potentially causing the switch to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the switch and apply lubricant if needed, or replace the circuit board if abnormalities are found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
