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2009 Toyota Yaris H/BProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 17 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
17
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
16
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 17 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

4 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 11K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

10
0–30K
1
30–60K
1
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 11K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags4 (24%)
Speed Control4 (24%)
Electrical2 (12%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (6%)
Seats1 (6%)
Service Brakes, Electric1 (6%)
Brakes1 (6%)
Steering1 (6%)

2009 Toyota Yaris H/B: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 10,660 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 11K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

9
10
2
11
1
14
2
16
3
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

09V223000Sep 2009

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 17 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

Other Toyota Yaris H/B Model Years

200920082007
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2009 Toyota Yaris H/B: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B is related to the airbags, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B reliable?
The 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B has 17 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Yaris H/B problems start?
Based on 16 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 10,660 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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