2003 TOYOTA MATRIX Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2003 Toyota Matrix has 2 recalls, both involving the airbag system: one where the passenger frontal airbag can deploy with excessive force, and one where front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners can fire without any collision occurring. The over-forceful deployment risk stems from long-term humidity and temperature exposure degrading the airbag propellant, which can send the inflating bag into the cabin with more force than it was designed to deliver. The unintended deployment issue is a separate concern, where the front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners can activate unexpectedly while driving, which can startle the driver and cause a crash.