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2007 Toyota Matrix Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2007 Toyota Matrix, 38% of all 96 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest airbag complaint count among 9 Matrix model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 92,500 miles.

Airbags complaints
36
38% of 96
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
92,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Toyota Matrix airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 21, 2007, latest Aug 31, 2020.

2007 Toyota Matrix airbags complaints: complaints filed per month5Jun 2007Oct 2013Aug 2015Nov 2015Feb 2016Aug 2016Mar 2017Aug 2020
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2007 to Aug 2020; peak Oct 2015 (5).

Airbags recalls for the 2007 Toyota Matrix

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Matrix model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005103 (48%)
  2. 200650 (29%)
  3. 200736 (38%)
  4. 20086 (16%)
  5. 200978 (41%)
  6. 201027 (60%)
  7. 201110 (100%)
  8. 20124 (80%)
  9. 20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Toyota Matrix have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2007 Toyota Matrix, 38% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 92,500 miles.
Which Toyota Matrix year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2005 Toyota Matrix has the most airbag complaints (103), compared with 36 for the 2007.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2007 Toyota Matrix?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Toyota Matrix is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.