repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2009 Scion XBProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 140 owner complaints about the 2009 Scion XB, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-689 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Scion XB has problems
140 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
74Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
24Engine4 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system
9Vehicle speed control
7Service brakes
7Service brakes, hydraulic
5Structure
4Electronic stability control (ESC)
4Power train
2113 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 74 | 9 |
| Engine | 24 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 21 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2009 Scion XB recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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repaired · 2017 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch…
repaired · 2015 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Hood: hinge and attachments
Risk. DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THIS COULD OBSTRUCT THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER POSSIBLY CAUSE THE HOOD TO STRIKE THE ROOF OR THE WINDSHIELD INCREASING THE RISK OF A…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Scion.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
88kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 air bags complaints. 71% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles15under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other XB year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XB median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Scion XB, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What XB owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
KEEP GETTING RECALS IN THE MAIL MY CARS HOOLD LATCH WONT STAY SO I RISK DAILY THE POTENTIAL TO HAVE IT FLY UP AND SMASH MY WINDSHIELD, ALSO BURNS THREW TOO OIL, INTERIOR LIGHTS DONT WORK FOR THE HEATING AC AREA UMM IF U CLOSE THE GAS CAP COVER COMPLETLY AS REQUIRED IT FUEMS UP THE INSIDE THE CAR…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BERGLUND OAK RIDGE TOYOTA (3000 WARDS RD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24502,…
SRS LIGHT ON WHEN DELIVERED, STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. 89170-12580 SENSOR ASSY. AIR BAG REPLACED BY GERMAIN TOYOTA, NAPLES FL 11/21/18. $532.04
Own a 2009 XB?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.