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#BS-2013-TOYMAT-23ED2013 Toyota MatrixProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 0 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Limited Data
Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.0
Top reported problems
knock when opening rear hatch
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
clutch slipping
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
right front hubcap keeps falling off
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Recall History (1 recall)
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 deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
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2013 Toyota Matrix NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Toyota Matrix is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2013 Toyota Matrix vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)
This vehicle
0
Class avg
112
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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