2009 Scion XB Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

73Air Bags complaints

52.1%Of all 140 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS73 · 52.1%

ENGINE24 · 17.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 · 6.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9 · 6.4%

SERVICE BRAKES7 · 5%

Share of the 140 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Scion XB overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11183954 — filed 03/04/2019

“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”NHTSA complaint 11161119 — filed 12/13/2018

“TAKATARECALL: SOME MONTHS AGO I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE DEALER TO FIX THE CAR REFERENCE THE RECALL. AT THE TIME I MADE SURE THEY…”NHTSA complaint 11098524 — filed 05/29/2018

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Scion XB have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2009 Scion XB: 73 of 140 complaints on file (52.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Scion XB have in total?

140 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.