Toyota recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) for the subject models equipped with the 1zz-fe engine and two-wheel drive may have been improperly manufactured. There is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on varistors on the circuit board.
What could happen
There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the production number of the ECM and replace the ECM if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Toyota will mail an interim owner notification the middle of september 2010 to advise owners of this defect and recall. This interim notification will inform owners that they will receive a future notification when parts become available to have the free remedy performed on their vehicle. The safety recall began on november 29, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Corolla 2005–2008
- Toyota Matrix 2005–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V384000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 26, 2010
- Owners notified
- Nov 29, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,128,659
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Apr 19, 2004 to Jan 2, 2008
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 17, 2020
- Lexus / Pontiac / Scion and more recall: Air bags May 23, 2016
- Scion / Toyota recall: Equipment Feb 3, 2010
- Scion / Toyota recall: Equipment Feb 3, 2010
- Toyota recall: Vehicle speed control Jan 27, 2010
- Toyota recall: Exterior lighting Feb 25, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.