2006 Toyota Matrix

8 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2006 Toyota Matrix

Official recalls have been issued for the 2006 Toyota Matrix by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Toyota service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Toyota customer service.

  1. RECALL: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Properly Inflate

    An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 28, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    229,460

  2. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 09, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    116,126

  4. RECALL: Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 13, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    1,973,468

  5. RECALL: Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 13, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    1,069,055

  6. RECALL: Engine Stalling

    There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 26, 2010
    Vehicles Affected
    1,128,659

  7. RECALL: Load Carrying Capacity Modification Labels

    This does not meet the standard requirements. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 03, 2010
    Vehicles Affected
    271,417

  8. RECALL: Load Carrying Capacity Modification Labels

    A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 03, 2010
    Vehicles Affected
    153,418

  9. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Headlamp/Amber Side Reflex Reflector

    Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 13, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    292,000

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