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2009 Toyota Yaris H/b problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 17 complaints on file for the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

17

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Yaris H/b years?

Yaris H/b NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted50 complaints2007: 50 complaints2008: 36 complaints2009: 17 complaints
Yaris H/b NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags424%
Speed Control424%
Electrical System212%
Brakes212%
Transmission16%
Body & Structure16%
Suspension16%
Steering16%
Seats16%

Does the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V223000OtherJune 15, 2009 · 27,080 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · October 11, 2013 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA YARIS. THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION FAILURES. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO EXCEEDED 90 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. TOYOTA TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME SHE DROVE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · February 12, 2009 · crash

“MY 2009 TOYOTA YARIS EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF POWER, AND HAS WEIRD PEDAL HABITS WHENEVER I USE MY RADIO/CD PLAYER/AUX PORT. OTHER YARIS OWNERS ARE CLAIMING THAT THIS IS ALSO HAPPENING TO THEM. WHEN I AM USING THE RADIO/CD PLAYER OR AUX, THE CAR IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT. IT IS ALMOST A SAFETY HAZARD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 26, 2010

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 23, 2011 · crash

“WHEN I DRIVE AT 60MPH AND HIGHER MY 2009 5 DOOR LIFTBACK YARIS WITH ELECTRONICALLY ASSISTED STEERING THAT I BOUGHT NEW, IT HAS A DANGEROUS TENDENCY TO WANDER. IF I LOOK AWAY FOR A SECOND, THE CAR WANDERS AND HAS OFTEN DONE SO INTO OTHER LANES. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 TIMES IN THE YEAR THAT I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · December 28, 2008

2009 Toyota Yaris H/b — common questions

Is the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b reliable?

The record is thin — 17 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2009 Yaris H/b problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (4 complaints), speed control (4 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints).

Does the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/b. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.