The 2009 Toyota Matrix has two recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
The second recall affects vehicles driven in extremely cold weather. When temperatures drop severely, condensation from the engine's crankcase ventilation system can freeze and block the port that supplies vacuum to the brake booster. If that port becomes blocked, the brake booster loses its assist, meaning the brakes require significantly more pedal force to slow the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or entire air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
In very cold weather, moisture from the crankcase ventilation system can freeze and block the brake vacuum port, reducing brake assist and increasing stopping distance.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new intake air connector that relocates the brake vacuum port to prevent freezing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
