The 2012 Toyota Matrix was sold with two four-cylinder engines, the 1.8L (2ZR-FE) and the 2.4L (2AZ-FE), in Base and S trims with either the automatic or the standard transmission. This is Toyota's own service and repair manual for that model year, written for the technician working on the car.
Engines
- 1.8L l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 2.4L l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base, Automatic Trans
- Base, Standard Trans
- S
- S, Automatic Trans
- S, Standard Trans
Known issues on the 2012 Matrix. One recall stands on the federal record for this model year, and it concerns the air bag/restraint control module (NHTSA campaign 20V024000). Toyota recalled certain 2011-2013 Matrix vehicles because, during certain crashes, the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy as intended. Owners have filed 5 complaints for the year, and Toyota has issued 101 technical service bulletins.
The jobs that actually come up on this car, an air bag warning light, a restraint control module check, a service interval on either four-cylinder, are worked to Toyota's own figures for the 2012 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
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 217 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. REPEATED ATTEMPTS FOR FIXING AIRBAG UNRESPONSIVE FROM TOYOTA DEALERS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR
TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED NOTICE IN JANUARY, 2017 AND TO DATE "NO REMEDY" FOR THE AIRBAG RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. RECALL AD
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA MATRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE NOISES UNDERNEATH THE HO
