2009 Toyota Prius electrical system problems
The 2009 Toyota Prius has 89 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
89
Electrical System complaints
14%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS NOT…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2009 Toyota Prius have?
NHTSA has 89 complaints about the 2009 Toyota Prius electrical system — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.