2009 Toyota Yaris Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 48%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Toyota Yaris, 48% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 16 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 into my chest. Was taken to hospital from accident. Where they concluded that I had 3 broken ribs.”
NHTSA complaint #11282757, filed 2019-11, 150,000 miles“I've had several recall notices mailed to me regarding airbag recall. I've called the Toyota dealer several times asking when I could get in to get it fixed. Always some excuse about parts are on the way and I'm on the waiting list , whatever that means. Please advise. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10748610, filed 2015-08, 40,400 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11289919, filed 2019-12, 110,000 miles“I braked to avoid hitting an animal which emerged from the ditch. The car fishtailed, lost control and flipped once landing on it's top. The driver's side was damaged and the insurance company totaled the car. I did hit my head against the driver's side window, but the blow was not severe. My concern is that the side airbag did not deploy. The anti-lock brakes did not work either and have only worked intermittently for quite some time.”
NHTSA complaint #10654200, filed 2014-11, 65,000 miles“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 and truthfully a fear of driving in the rain. I received a mailer last week notifying me that this vehicle is now part of an airbag recall. Seen by the photos below, there is no reason why these airbags did not deploy. Something was not right here.”
NHTSA complaint #11119798, filed 2018-08, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2007–2012, Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010 +14 more
- 18V024000Jan 9, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2009–2010, Corolla 2009–2010, 2013, Scion XB 2009–2010, 2013 +11 more
- 17V006000Jan 9, 2017Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2007–2009, 2012, Lexus IS 250 2006–2009, 2012, IS 350 2006–2009, 2012 +11 more
- 16V340000May 23, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2006–2011, Lexus IS 250 2006–2011, IS 350 2006–2011 +11 more
- 14V168000Apr 9, 2014Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors…Covers: Toyota Yaris 2006–2010, RAV4 2006–2008, Highlander 2008–2010 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217804Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132410Jul 20, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling…
- 10131852Mar 8, 2017Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10131851Mar 8, 2017Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
- 10131961Jan 14, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 27% |
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
| 2015 | 5 | 33% |
| 2013 | 3 | 33% |
| 2012 | 18 | 51% |
| 2011 | 21 | 84% |
| 2010 | 45 | 50% |
| 2009 | 44 | 48% |
| 2008 | 107 | 49% |
| 2007 | 112 | 43% |
| 2006 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Yaris
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Yaris
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology