Model-year record
2013 Toyota Matrix
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Complaints filed
0
Reports to NHTSA, 2013
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
24
EPA estimate
Zero reports is not a clean bill of health; rare or lower-volume cars can simply have less owner data.
Known issues
No component pattern to show: there are no owner complaints in the current data. That is not proof the car is problem-free.
Individual complaint reports
No individual owner reports are available for this model year.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Air Bags · 20V024000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
Open full NHTSA recall record →A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2013 Toyota Matrix SW FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
2013 Toyota Matrix SW AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 26 | 32 | 29 |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 25 | 31 | 27 |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 21 | 28 | 24 |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 21 | 28 | 24 |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2013 Toyota Matrix: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2013 Toyota Matrix?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on record for the 2013 Toyota Matrix in the current data. That is not a guarantee of reliability, especially for a lower-volume model.
What are the most common problems on the 2013 Toyota Matrix?
NHTSA has no component pattern to show for the 2013 Toyota Matrix because there are no owner complaints in the current data. A quiet record is not proof that every car is problem-free.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Matrix have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2013 Toyota Matrix, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Matrix get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Toyota Matrix between 22 and 29 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.