Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Toyota Prius has 172 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
172
Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake actuator is failing. It’s making unusual noises when stepping on the brakes. A new additio... |
| Oct 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | My dashboard brake, tire pressure, vsc and AB’s light came on while driving |
| Oct 18, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Failed brake actuator. Toyota knows about the issue and refuses to honor any reasonable repair. Brak... |
| Sep 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The engine light went on while driving on the highway. We immediately pulled over and had the vehicl... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Car Mechanics say I need a new ABS actuator/pump costing about $4,400 at dealership and over $2500 a... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Jan 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABs Light came on high pitched sound and brakes suddenly stopped working while driving making very u... |
| Jan 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Losing all breaking from abs dealership says $3000 to replace abs brake actuator module. I have bee... |
| Sep 14, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65–70 MPH, t... |
| Jan 4, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN |
| Sep 26, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake actuator is failing. This has been causing not only lower mpg, but uneven braking and some... |
| Apr 13, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes or not working fully brake peddle is hard to press 2009 toyota prius YouTube says it is the b... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake actuator is failing in my 2009 Prius Touring. This is confirmed by the dealership. Brake... |
| Mar 16, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | I PURCHASED A 2009 TOYOTA PRIUS WITH 109,000 MILES, I HAVE ONLY BEEN DRIVING IT TWO MONTHS AND THE B... |
| Oct 9, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was exiting the highway and had no brakes, the pedal felt hard but wouldn’t slow the vehicle at al... |
| Jul 23, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE ABS, BRAKE SYSTEM, AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT TURNED ON. THE BRAKES BECAME VERY ... |
| May 19, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | MY 2009 PRIUS WITH 96425 MILES AS OF 10/29/20 HAS THE COMMON PROBLEM KNOWN AS FAILURE OF THE BRAKE A... |
| Dec 28, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | MY CAR'S BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILED WHILE I WAS ON HIGHWAY. GLADLY NOTHING DANGEROUS HAPPENED BUT I AM CO... |
| Dec 20, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE ACTUATOR MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED ME TO HIT A PARKED CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY (BACKING UP). EVEN THO... |