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2009 Toyota Prius Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 210 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Toyota Prius, 42% of all 502 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest brake complaint count among 21 Prius model years. These complaints report 24 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 16,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
210
42% of 502
Crashes reported
24
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
16,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Toyota Prius brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 13, 2008, latest Jun 17, 2026.

2009 Toyota Prius brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter1112008 Q42010 Q32013 Q22017 Q12019 Q12020 Q42023 Q22025 Q1
210 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2010 Q1 (111).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Toyota Prius

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Prius model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005292 (28%)
  2. 2006226 (16%)
  3. 2007362 (18%)
  4. 2008418 (28%)
  5. 2009210 (42%)
  6. 20101,967 (70%)
  7. 2011281 (54%)
  8. 2012200 (47%)
  9. 2013242 (59%)
  10. 2014105 (51%)
  11. 201593 (56%)
  12. 201620 (13%)
  13. 201714 (15%)
  14. 20184 (11%)
  15. 201912 (40%)
  16. 20205 (36%)
  17. 20211 (17%)
  18. 20225 (21%)
  19. 20232 (11%)
  20. 20242 (8%)
  21. 20252 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Toyota Prius have brake problems?
NHTSA has 210 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Toyota Prius, 42% of all complaints for this model year, including 24 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 16,000 miles.
Which Toyota Prius year has the most brake complaints?
The 2010 Toyota Prius has the most brake complaints (1,967), compared with 210 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Toyota Prius?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Toyota Prius is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.