Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2005 Toyota Matrix

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the airbag sensor light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the air bag sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also indicated that while driving approximately 55 mph and pressing the brake pedal the brakes malfunctioned causing the vehicle to drive into an intersection. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The dealer replaced the master brake cylinder but the failures continued to occur. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 15v285000 (air bag system) was received in August 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 100,000. Jft.

I do not know the exact date or mileage because I just discovered this site but my dealer would know. My airbag sensor light randomly comes on and stays on for several days to a week. I had dealer look at it and they said there was no problem. . . . Just a faulty light or something and nothing needed to be fixed. Also, clock now works off and on. I am concerned because after reading information at other sites, the information says that the airbags will not work if the sensor light is on. I have also read that the airbag sensor light and the clock are connected. I do not want to spend over $400 to replace a clock but it's a whole other story if my airbags will not work without a functioning clock that doesn't mess up the airbag sensor. I don't even know who to ask since the dealer doesn't seems to realize this either.

I own a 2005 Toyota Matrix and my airbag sensor is on. I have talked to and read about this brand car and that year car all have the same complaint. Why has this never been recalled? I have taken it to a mechanic but he said this is a complaint that everyone with the Matrix and the year 2005 have. You can find more about this by reading the internet under Toyota Matrix 2005. Thank you. Updated 05/12/11.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that the air bag warning illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer the for diagnostic testing. The air bag sensor was disabled, but light continued to illuminate. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Pam.