Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2003 Toyota Matrix. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the air bag sensor light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to a broken cable in the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 207,000. Jft.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light illuminated indicating that the air bag system was faulty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number 14v312000 (air bags) on January 26, 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to remedy the failure were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The failure mileage was not available.