2009 TOYOTA YARIS Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Toyota Yaris. This model year has 103 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2009 Toyota Yaris Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Unintended Acceleration
Brake System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Toyota Yaris. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 48 | 18 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 4 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 12 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Toyota Yaris. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 103 most recent complaints
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SO FAR THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAKES A NOISE
I have been waiting since 8/26/2022 for the part to correct the recall
Vehicle was rear-ended on November 4, 2022. The driver was wearing a seatbelt but the driver airbag did not deploy after being rear-ended. After the accident, the dashboard airbag indicator warning light turned on. The vehicle did not show any airbag issues or warnings prior to t…
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Yaris. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the driver's side front door. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnose…
I HIT A SNOW BANK LEFT BEHIND BY A SNOWPLOW GOING 50 MPH AND AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. WAS ON A HIGHWAY, IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURRED.
I AM LOCATED IN STRASSEN, LUXEMBOURG (EUROPE) AND TAKE MY CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP (TOYOTA, 6 ZAI BOURMICHT, L8070 BERTRANGE) HERE FOR SERVICE. I AM RETURNING TO THE UNITED STATES DECEMBER 2020 AND REQUIRE ALL RECALL ISSUES TO BE ADDRESS PRIOR TO EXIT INSPECTION. UPON REQUE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE FRACTURED MAKING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR T…
I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION INTO A UTILITY POLE ON A TWO LANE ROADWAY. I WAS FOUND UNCONSCIOUS IN MY CAR. I HAVE NO RECOLLECTION OF THE COLLISION ITSELF BUT NO OTHER CAR WAS FOUND TO BE INVOLVED. THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE MOST DAMAGE. I HAD MY SEAT…
THE FRONT SIDE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING WELL AND ALSO THE TYRE SENSOR IS SHOWING ON THE SCREEN WHILES TYRE PRESSURE ARE IN GOOD CONDITIONS
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT GOING 55 MPH IN THE PROCESS MY CAR CLIPPED A CURB AND IT SNAPPED MY AXEL CAUSING THE CAR TO GO HEAD ON INTO AN OBJECT ACROSS THE ROAD MY CAR ALSO FLIPPED NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
I WAS TRAVELING ON HWY 58 TURNING ONTO HWY99 . CONSTRUCTION HAD IT DOWN TO 1 LANE. WAS GOING APPROX. 35 MPH WHEN MY FRONT DRIVERSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, SENT CAR IN TO A RIGHT TURNING MOTION IN TO CEMENT DIVIDERS. AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT AIR UP. AIRBAG CAME OUT LIKE TUBE RIGHT IN…
I NOTICED THAT MY CAR WOULD NOT BRAKE PROPERLY IF I HAPPENED TO BE BREAKING OVER AN UNEVEN SERVICE YEARS AGO. SO, I DRIVE TO AVOID HAVING TO DO SO. BUT, THEN RECENTLY IT STARTED MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE ALONG WITH BREAKING. IT COMES AND GOES. THEN, A CLUNKING NOISE STARTED WHEN R…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE LEFT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED, AND THE RIMS AND TIRES CHANGED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT CALLED BYRIDER DARTMOUTH (331 STATE RD, DA…
INITIALLY THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE RECALL ITEM(S) IN STOCK. EVENTUALLY THE DEALER RECEIVED PARTIAL PARTS AND OTHER PART WAS BACKORDERED. FINALLY, I WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE IN TO BRING MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL WORK. THE WORK WAS COMPLETED, HOWEVER, AS SOON AS I RETURNED HO…
TAKATA RECALL. ON JANUARY 12,2018 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. A VEHICLE CUT ME OFF AND I HYDROPLANED WHEN BRAKING. THERE WERE MASSIVE STORMS OCCURRING. MY CONCERN IS THAT MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I SLAMMED VERY HARD INTO THE MEDIAN RESULTING IN SOME LINGERING BACK SORENESS…
TAKATA RECALL. CRASHED MY YARIS GOING APPROX. 30 MPH. I BROKE A BONE IN MY ARM WHEN IT HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AND I WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE
WE ARE A SMALL NONPROFIT THAT RECEIVES CAR DONATIONS AND REFURBISHES THEM FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE RECEIVED THIS 2009 TOYOTA YARIS AS A DONATION WITH ABOUT 173K MILES ON IT. WHEN WE RECEIVED IT WE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT SEATBACK WAS TORN IN TWO VERTICAL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA YARIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DEFECTIVE AND FAILED TO DISPLAY THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DCH TOYOTA OF OXNARD …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA YARIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE AROUND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. A CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CAME OUT TO INSPECT…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Recalls for 2009 Toyota Yaris
10 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Toyota Yaris. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2009 Toyota Yaris — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Toyota Yaris reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2009 Toyota Yaris has 103 NHTSA owner complaints, 25 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (48 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Yaris?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (48 complaints). #2: Unintended Acceleration (13 complaints). #3: Brake System (12 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Toyota Yaris?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2009 Toyota Yaris?▾
The 2009 Toyota Yaris has 25 crash-related complaints and 2 fire reports out of 103 total NHTSA complaints. 15 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2009 Toyota Yaris have any recalls?▾
Yes — 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2009 Toyota Yaris. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Toyota Yaris?▾
The 2009 Toyota Yaris has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Yaris reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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