The 2013 Toyota Corolla Matrix has 2 recalls, both involving the front passenger airbag inflator, which can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
These two recalls cover the same defect and together apply to vehicles sold or ever registered in high-humidity states and territories including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In those climates, moisture degrades the airbag inflator over time, and a crash that triggers the airbag can cause the inflator to rupture violently rather than deploy normally. Earlier repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles, which is why multiple campaigns exist for this defect.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag assembly depending on your 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.
