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2009 Toyota Prius Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Toyota Prius has 172 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Toyota Prius

Brakes
172
Lights
98
Speed Control
56
Electrical
47
Other
30
Engine
18
Powertrain
16
Fuel System
16
Airbags
14
Steering
13
Structure
12
Suspension
4

172

Complaints

0

Recalls

6

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

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

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