Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The air bags deployed and metal fragments passed through the airbag cushion material. As a result, the metal fragments entered the contacts eye and caused a long term injury. The contact also sustained a fractured upper jaw and nose injury that required medical attention. The contact mentioned having continual doctor visits for his eye injury. The vehicle was totaled and towed to junk yard. A police report was not filed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v024000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 48,000. *dt*jb *dt recalls incomplete 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
2009 Toyota Matrix airbags problems
78 complaints (41% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 46,000. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 78
- of this car's complaints
- 41%
- typical mileage
- 46,000
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Side/window1
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Matrix airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Toyota Matrix airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
Recall number 16V340000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
EA21002
What 2009 Toyota Matrix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Letter from congressman deutch on behalf of constituent regarding toyota vehicle airbags: this was the third recall. *ld
"takata recall" we received our recall notice letter and immediately contacted our local authorised toyota in rhinelander wi and were told it would take a few weeks for the replacement parts to arrive. After not hearing from them in that time we phoned again, and after once again giving our VIN and information , we were told who ever took the call had not submitted the order . So once again we are told it's on backorder and they will contact us when it comes in so they can set up a appointment time to fix it. The recall notice recommended not having a occupant in the front passenger seat. We should be provided with a safe vehicle by toyota to use with the length of time this is taking until this is fixed.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. Heritage toyota owings mill (9801 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md 21117, 844‑202‑9429) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would become available. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
"takata recall" I am wondering when the fix for this recall will be available in my area.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called toyota of river oaks at (708) 862-0700 (1970 river oaks dr, calumet city, il 60409) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall the federal safety agency is aware of this recall but may not appreciate the full impact on the owner of the car. I feel unsafe driving it due to this recall but there is no remedy. I can't get it fixed. When I went to the dealer and asked when remedy is available no one knows. So I said fine let me trade it in and buy a new car. However, since there is a recall the dealer said he couldn't offer full trade in price because he would be unable to sell it until the remedy is made. So I don't feel safe driving it and I can't sell it without a loss in value. Neither are my fault. Takata has me stuck in a very poor position and I am disappointed with toyota's response
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v006000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to grossinger toyota (located at 7225 n cicero, il 60712), but the part was not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms part not available.
Takata recall. Safety recall not remedied.
Takata recall--I received a front passenger airbag inflator notice back in august 2016 and called immediately to have this repaired. Beaman pontiac said they would call when the part was in. I called back in january of 2017 and they said the part was still not in. Today 8/16/17 the part is still not in. This is unacceptable. In january they gave me a rental and I still have it. I would like my car back. But I don't want the liability of someone riding in my car or me in it with my husband driving being killed and toyota not responsible since I received this notice.
Questions about the 2009 Toyota Matrix airbags
Does the 2009 Toyota Matrix have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 78 complaints about the airbags of the 2009 Toyota Matrix, 41% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2009 Toyota Matrix airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 46,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Toyota Matrix airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V340000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Matrix have bad airbags?
The Toyota Matrix model years with the most airbags complaints are 2005 (103 complaints), 2009 (78 complaints) and 2003 (57 complaints).
Other 2009 Toyota Matrix problems
Acceleration 45Steering 22Engine 20Brakes 19Electrical 9Visibility 7Tires 4Body 3Transmission 3Seats 2Driver assistance 1Suspension 1
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