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Model Year Problem Record

Scion XB 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 Scion XB: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

139Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
31Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags73 complaints

73 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V340000, 17V006000, 18V024000, 19V741000.

Engine25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V451000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 09V223000, 10V035000, 10V036000.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 12V491000, 15V689000.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V451000Reported September 5, 2008 - 67 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 67 vehicles across all affected models.

09V223000Reported June 15, 2009 - 27,080 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 27,080 vehicles across all affected models.

10V035000Reported February 3, 2010 - 271,417 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 271,417 vehicles across all affected models.

10V036000Reported February 3, 2010 - 153,418 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 153,418 vehicles across all affected models.

12V491000Reported October 10, 2012 - 2,519,424 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 2,519,424 vehicles across all affected models.

15V689000Reported October 22, 2015 - 1,814,284 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,814,284 vehicles across all affected models.

16V340000Reported May 23, 2016 - 1,754,517 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,754,517 vehicles across all affected models.

17V006000Reported January 9, 2017 - 577,875 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 577,875 vehicles across all affected models.

18V024000Reported January 9, 2018 - 628,018 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 628,018 vehicles across all affected models.

19V741000Reported October 17, 2019 - 928,220 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 928,220 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20081
20096
201014
20111
20126
20132
20143
20159
201620
201754
20189
20197
20202
20211
20222
20242
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.