2009 TOYOTA PRIUS Safety Overview
The 2009 TOYOTA PRIUS has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
- Engine and engine cooling
- Steering
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as if the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TOYOTA PRIUS owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model y...
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
NHTSA Recall 13V014000: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, thro...
The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
NHTSA Recall 12V536000: The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, thro...
Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
NHTSA Recall 12V537000: Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ...
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
NHTSA Recall 10V035000: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMP...
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 10V036000: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.