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Most recalled 2009 vehicles

Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

2009 models ranked by the number of NHTSA recall campaigns covering them. Many recalls cover several models at once, and a count says nothing about how serious each one is: open a vehicle to read them.

2009 models at a glance

As of November 8, 2026, NHTSA lists 1,851 recall campaigns covering 2009 vehicles, across 2,103 models. 27 of them told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until it was repaired.

The systems recalled most often were equipment (346), electrical system (187), equipment adaptive/mobility (161), air bags (151) and engine and engine cooling (127). A recall can name more than one system.

The largest, by the number of vehicles it may affect across every model year it covers:

  • May 28, 201515V320000Air bags6,281,043 vehicles
    Honda Element, Honda Accord and 10 more models

    The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability…

The 25 most recalled 2009 models

  1. 12009 Blue Bird All American33 recalls3 complaints
  2. 22009 Blue Bird Vision28 recalls6 complaints
  3. 32009 Ford E-35027 recalls10 complaints
  4. 42009 Freightliner Cascadia24 recalls19 complaints
  5. 52009 Spartan Gladiator23 recalls0 complaints
  6. 62009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C221 recalls2 complaints
  7. 72009 Freightliner Columbia20 recalls2 complaints
  8. 82009 Ford E-25019 recalls2 complaints
  9. 92009 Kenworth T80019 recalls2 complaints
  10. 102009 Subaru Forester18 recalls178 complaints
  11. 112009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour18 recalls0 complaints
  12. 122009 Prevost X3-4518 recalls0 complaints
  13. 132009 Kenworth T66017 recalls0 complaints
  14. 142009 Kenworth W90017 recalls0 complaints
  15. 152009 Western Star 490016 recalls1 complaints
  16. 162009 Pierce Velocity16 recalls0 complaints
  17. 172009 Toyota RAV415 recalls327 complaints
  18. 182009 Subaru Impreza15 recalls104 complaints
  19. 192009 Freightliner M215 recalls3 complaints
  20. 202009 Peterbilt 38815 recalls0 complaints
  21. 212009 Pierce Arrow XT15 recalls0 complaints
  22. 222009 IC Bus CE15 recalls0 complaints
  23. 232009 Spartan Metrostar15 recalls0 complaints
  24. 242009 Ford E-15014 recalls7 complaints
  25. 252009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX14 recalls1 complaints