Does the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B, the most recent reported on June 15, 2009 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (4 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (4).

How many 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2009 Toyota Yaris H/B recalls and problems

1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 Toyota Yaris H/B recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 09V223000 · reported June 15, 2009 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 27,080 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags4
Vehicle speed control4
Electrical system2
Power train1
Seats1
Service brakes, electric1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Steering1
Structure1
Suspension1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 3, 2017 · Air bags · 175,000 miles
NOVEMBER 24 2015 I PURCHASED VECHILD ADD PROBLEMS SINCE I HAD IT THERE RECALLS DEALOR WONT FIX CHARGED ME TO MUCH FOR THE AUTOMOBILE.DEALR NEW RECALL ON CAR PRODUCT LIABLITY FOR ERRORS OF OMISSIONS SOLD CCAR TO ME IM ENTITLED TO LEGAL REMEDIES NHTSA ID NOS 15V689 AND 16V340 POLICE TOLD ME NOT TO DRIVE ON ROAD TIL…

Aug 22, 2016 · Air bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA YARIS H/B. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE…

May 11, 2016 · Vehicle speed control · 113,000 miles
I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TWICE NOW WHERE I TRY TO PASS SOMEONE ON INTERSTATE 79 NORTHBOUND FROM PITTSBURGH TO CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA AND PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND ONCE I GET TO SPEED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR GOES TO 80 + PER HOUR BEFORE I CAN GET IT TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. LUCKILY BOTH TIMES THERE WERE NO CARS…

Jan 9, 2014 · Air bags · 62,000 miles · crash reported
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 DEPLOY WAS THE…

Feb 24, 2011 · Service brakes, electric · 33,000 miles · crash reported
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 OF ME. AT THIS…

Yaris H/B model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2007	1	38	5	0
2008	1	29	4	1
2009	1	11	4	0

Across all years, the 2007 Yaris H/B has the most complaints (38). All Toyota Yaris H/B years →

Questions

Does the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B, the most recent reported on June 15, 2009 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (4 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (4).
How many 2009 Toyota Yaris H/B complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 3, 2017.