2009 Model Year

Toyota Prius

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
498
Recalls
2
Crashes
64
Severe
91

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

12V537000 Nov 2012

Other

No consequence data available

12V536000 Nov 2012

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

When I am coming to a stop or need to put on my brakes my car will accelerate at a jump ahead pace As if to take off instead of slowing down and stopp...

Brakes
Nov 2025

The brake actuator is failing. It’s making unusual noises when stepping on the brakes. A new additional noise started in the last month which is the p...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2025

Cooling system

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, extra effort was needed to stop the vehicle while...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2025

Breaking system failure do to ASB Actuator, breaks are locking and vehicle is engine braking.

Brakes
Oct 2024

My dashboard brake, tire pressure, vsc and AB’s light came on while driving

Brakes
Oct 2024

Failed brake actuator. Toyota knows about the issue and refuses to honor any reasonable repair. Braking at any speed the car ferociously pulls to the...

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Sep 2024

The engine light went on while driving on the highway. We immediately pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership. The dealership...

Brakes
Aug 2024

Car Mechanics say I need a new ABS actuator/pump costing about $4,400 at dealership and over $2500 at garages. Most quoting about $3500.00. It is a kn...

Electrical System
May 2024

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was intermittently inoperable. The contact stated that the failur...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2009 Toyota Prius has 498 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Exterior Lighting. 64 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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