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Toyota Prius 2009 Seats Problems

2 distinct owners reported a seats problem on the 2009 Toyota Prius - 0% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

13V014000Reported January 16, 2013 - 3,235 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 3,235 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes205Lighting111Vehicle Speed Control71Electrical System58Driver Assistance and Stability Systems32Engine27
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.