This factory service and repair manual covers the 2011 Toyota Matrix as Toyota built it that year, from the 1.8L (2ZR-FE) through the 2.4L (2AZ-FE) and across the exact trim configurations sold, so the clearances, torque values and service sequences you work to are the ones written for this car rather than figures approximated from an adjacent model year.
Engines
- 1.8L l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 2.4L l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base, Automatic
- Base, Standard
- S
- S, Automatic
- S, Standard
Known issues on the 2011 Matrix. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year, and both sit in the restraint system. Campaign 16V340000 covers the passenger-side frontal air bag inflator module, where an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants. Campaign 20V024000 covers the air bag/restraint control module: in the event of a crash, the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy as intended. Owners have reported 10 complaints for the year, and Toyota has issued 94 technical service bulletins.
Whether the job is an SRS warning lamp, a restraint system inspection after those two recalls, or a scheduled service interval on the 1.8L or 2.4L four-cylinder, it keeps you on Toyota's own procedure and the correct specification for this 2011 Matrix.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hy
In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control modul
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Coro
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
Showing the 8 most recent of 210 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA MATRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. T
TAKATA RECALL- THIS CAR HAS HAD A RECALL FOR THE FAULTY PASSENGER AIRBAG AND I USE THIS CAR FOR TRANSPORTING MY CHILD.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16
Showing the 5 most serious of 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
