Model year
2012 Toyota Matrix
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 5 complaints for the 2012 Toyota Matrix (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (4), ENGINE (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 268 complaints
- 2004 138 complaints
- 2005 213 complaints
- 2006 170 complaints
- 2007 96 complaints
- 2008 38 complaints
- 2009 192 complaints
- 2010 45 complaints
- 2011 10 complaints
- 2012 5 complaints
- 2013 0 complaints
Recalls
20V024000 · Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the…
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.136 | — |
| SW FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.136 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix · 1.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Matrix · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Matrix · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Matrix · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Matrix · 2.4L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Toyota Matrix at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.