The 2013 Toyota Matrix was built with two different four-cylinders, the 1.8L 2ZR-FE and the larger 2.4L 2AZ-FE, and each carries its own clearances, torque values and service sequences. This factory service and repair manual is matched to your car's exact year, engine and trim, so the figure you work to is the one Toyota published for that combination and not one carried over from another build.
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 2013 Matrix. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it covers the air bag and restraint control module. Toyota recalled certain 2011-2013 Matrix vehicles alongside 2011-2019 Corolla, 2012-2018 Avalon and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid models, because in a crash the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy as intended. No owner complaints are logged with the federal database for this model year, and Toyota has issued 99 technical service bulletins for it.
Diagnosing the supplemental restraint system or carrying out a scheduled service on either four-cylinder, you are working to the OEM procedure and to the specification Toyota wrote for the 2013 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 air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant
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
Showing the 8 most recent of 226 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
