CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Scion XB has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 5 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (74 reports).
2009 Scion XB recalls
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
Certain passenger frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain passenger frontal airbag inflators can rupture after years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire
Some Toyota vehicles may have a power window master switch where grease was inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts during manufacturing.
Most common 2009 Scion XB problems
Problem areas named in the 140 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 74 |
| Engine | 24 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
What owners report
I want to report a defect with the hood of this vehicle. I was driving on the interstate and my hood lifted up and became detached from the vehicle, it literally flew off of the car. I didn't see where it went but fortunate neither myself nor other drivers were affected. I managed to pull over you a safety zone and have the vehicle towed. I thought that this was unique to this vehicle, but I saw other reports on this defect.
This vehicle type had a oil consumption recall. My vehicle has never been repaired. The car consumes a lot of oil. I went to my local Toyota dealership to have my car repaired under the recall. They would not honor the repair.. my car is a 2009 Scion xB. The recall goes back to 2016. I bought my car after 2016 with low miles. Don't they have to repair by law ? Can you please help me. I am low income on a disability. I need my car repaired thank you
I was shocked by electrical component on a rainy day on the driver side the electric component In the door panel were exposed to rain as all buttons to control lock and windows from driver side have sunk down a couple inches. This happened almost right away after I purchased pre-owned from Honda dealership in Corona. I took my Scion to Toyota of Ontario who said faulty electrical components had been replaced prior to my purchase and wasn't covered as a free replacement/repair item. I had to get recalled airbags replaced though and as a courtesy door panel was tightened up no exposed wires but it wasn't replacing melted parts either from direct sun exposure as the windshield is like a magnify
The contact owns a 2009 Scion XB. The contact stated the hood failed to close after several attempts. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V451000 (Structure) as the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Brake pedal is to close to gas pedal and almost got rear ended several times by accidentally touching the brake when I accelerate.
2009 Scion XB questions
Does the 2009 Scion XB have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2009 Scion XB: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal; Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Scion XB?
Based on 140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (74), Engine (24), Electrical System (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Scion XB has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.