2009 Toyota Yaris H/B Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yaris H/B years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Yaris H/B model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 62,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 36% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 36% | 9,830 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | 9,670 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 9% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 9% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 9% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 300 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Toyota Yaris H/B recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
November 24 2015 i purchased vechild add problems since i had it there recalls dealor wont fix charged me to much for the automobile.dealr new recall on car product liablity for errors of omissions sold ccar to me im entitled to legal remedies nhtsa id nos 15v689 and 16v340 police told me not to…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 toyota yaris h/b. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
I have had this happen twice now where i try to pass someone on interstate 79 northbound from pittsburgh to cranberry township pa and press the gas pedal and once i get to speed the pedal goes to the floor and the car goes to 80 + per hour before i can get it to slow down or stop. Luckily both…
While traveling home in wet conditions, my friend lost control of the vehicle striking 2 full size pine trees and two electric poles, basically we bounced from one to the other hitting the front head on and front left and right before coming to a stop on top of a fire hydrant... The only airbag to…
I was driving my 2009 toyota yaris (ca. 30k miles) home from work under normal road conditions. As i approached a red light, i was alarmed to find that the brakes were compromised and the braking power was reduced. I had to swerve onto the shoulder to avoid hitting the back end of the car in front…
Other Toyota Yaris H/B years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 Yaris H/B | 29 | 1 |
| 2007 Yaris H/B | 38 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B?
Owners most often report air bags, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yaris H/B model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.