2009 Toyota Prius fuel system, gasoline problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2009 Toyota Prius — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I pulled up to the gas pump and could not put gas in my car. It had a little gas in it, but the pump cut off before I could get started. The car has had a problem with the bladder since its inception. I can never fill up the tank. The dealer wants me to pay an elaborate amount to get it fixed. I…”
filed Jan 25, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota prius. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would provide inaccurate readings of fuel levels. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle completely shut down without warning due to a bladder fuel tank problem. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the bladder…”
filed May 11, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Prius | 5 | 0% |
| 2008 Prius | 25 | 2% |
| 2007 Prius | 13 | 1% |
| 2006 Prius | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 Prius | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 Prius | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Prius | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 Prius | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Toyota Prius
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.