CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Toyota Prius has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 502 complaints with NHTSA, including 64 crashes, 4 fires, 27 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (111 reports).
2009 Toyota Prius recalls
Most common 2009 Toyota Prius problems
Problem areas named in the 502 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 111 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 98 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 63 |
| Electrical System | 60 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 44 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Engine | 19 |
What owners report
Dashboard Warning Lights: ABS, VSC, Parking Brake Light, Triangle with Exclamation Point, Codes: C1256 & C1391, Intermittent Audible Cabin Buzzing indicating critical pressure loss on start-up for about 10 seconds...then stops, not loss so much as anti-braking quick bursts at about 5 mph of stopping v slowly and seamlessly coming to a stop. I contacted Toyota Corporate Case Management; they refused to escalate or remediate the issue due to vehicle mileage, despite being notified of the active brake pressure leak codes and the audible safety alarm.
I own 2 2009 Toyota Prius. Both cars less than 175,000 miles and both have failed ABS modules. The ABS module in this vehicle is also the power brake booster. This failure can cause braking issues such as loss of braking or sudden brake application. Only known fix is replacement of the ABS brake module which requires the Toyota Techstream service computer.
Brake actuator is broken. Toyota knew about this problem and they had a warranty for 10 years or 150k miles. Mine only has 80k miles. The repair is half of what the car is worth. I thought a Toyota with such low miles would be dependable. Toyota knew that people have died from this problem with their car. I need this car to get to work and get my kids to school. Itâs older than 10 years so I am just screwed on something they knew was broken. Of course the sales person at the Toyota dealership did not tell us about it when he sold us the car
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the extended warranty had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the extended warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.
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2009 Toyota Prius questions
Does the 2009 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2009 Toyota Prius: Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seats; Engine And Engine Cooling; Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter; Steering; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector; Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Prius?
Based on 502 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (111), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (98), Vehicle Speed Control (71).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Toyota Prius 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.