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2012 Toyota Matrix
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Toyota Matrix SW AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 | 329 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 29 | 306 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | 370 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
5 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Toyota Matrix?
EPA figures for the 2012 Toyota Matrix reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Toyota Matrix?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Toyota Matrix. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Toyota Matrix?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota Matrix, most often about: Air Bags, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.