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Toyota TundraModel year report

2009 Toyota Tundra Problems

Compared with other Toyota Tundra years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

26/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
38filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,000miles, 31 complaints with mileage
Recalls
12campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 4.0L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Toyota Tundra (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2009 Toyota Tundra. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine (5) and vehicle speed control (5). 31 of the complaints include a mileage, and 45% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 236 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 14 Toyota Tundra model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 26 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Brakes (1), Electronic stability control (1), Engine cooling (1), Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Body and structure (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Truck gets a bump after coming to a stop. Sometimes it's gets a really hard bump and sometimes it's just a little bump. I kept thinking I got hit as it is very noticeable. No one seems to know why, but I do know this, it only happens when the A/C is running. I believe it's a computer software problem. It took a couple of years because I found out it only happens when the weather gets warm and I use the A/C. …”

NHTSA complaint #10455911, filed 2012-04, 24,500 miles

Engine: “It loses power, my 2009 Toyota Tundra with less than 90,000 miles , just decelerates and went down to 30 miles per hour in the freeway, I used a carmd reading to give me a code, and it shows that the code was p2442, it will cost me $2,500 or more to fix it. The engine red light, vsc and 4lo will show in the dash.”

NHTSA complaint #11330897, filed 2020-06, 89,735 miles

Vehicle speed control: “My 2009 Toyota Tundra was repaired by Toyota this past friday as a result of the throttle body sticking open..ie would stall. After repairs, the truck drove fine for 2 hrs approx. After stopping for supper (1hr) I started my truck again...this time the engine accelerated in park upto 5,000 + rpms for 10-15secs and then down to 500 rmps...then repeated this over and over. I waited til the rpms dropped to 500 and placed truck in gear to try to get it home. The truck accelerated and took off on its own...almost taking me through a red light. …”

NHTSA complaint #10348350, filed 2010-08, 13,999 miles

Electrical system: “Reporting a safety issue regarding the ECM, wire harness, and a sensor attached to the transmission. In particular, a transmission sensor failed and allowed a transmission fluid to wick its way through the wire harness and into the computer for the truck. In this case, this caused the truck's starter to engage when the lights for the vehicle were turned on, regardless of whether or not the truck was already running. Additionally, the truck would not stop running, even when the key was disengaged from the ignition. …”

NHTSA complaint #11165972, filed 2019-01, 145,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

45% of the 31 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 100,000 miles.

10%0–1026%10–2510%25–5010%50–7516%75–10016%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (31 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

’0911’11’14’17’19’21’23
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Toyota Tundra. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Tundra · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 19.8% risk
Tundra · regular cab w/sab RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 19.8% risk
Tundra · extended cab w/sab RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 19.8% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Toyota Tundra version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Tundra 2WD4.0L 6-cyl5-speed automatic151916$4,200
Tundra 2WD4.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic141715$4,450
Tundra 2WD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic141816$4,200
Tundra 4WD4.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic131615$4,450
Tundra 4WD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131714$4,800
Tundra 4WD5.7L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic131715$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 12 recalls for the 2009 Toyota Tundra → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 236 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 236 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Tundra

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026366,0001520Too new to compareToo new
20251414,6055520Too new to compareToo new
202435015,00010520Too new to compareToo new
202341230,00013520100 · MoreToo new
202243228,50013520100 · MoreRising
20212418,0002415—Rising
2020473,000441550 · TypicalFalling
20197417,256941659 · TypicalStable
20181007,900841669 · MoreStable
20177816,000541542 · TypicalStable
201612015,000541575 · MoreStable
20155157,00044175 · FewerFalling
20149340,00043–41732 · FewerFalling
20138553,250541727 · FewerFalling
201215678,893341731 · FewerFalling
201113469,5001041744 · TypicalFalling
201016341,63015—1679 · MoreFalling
20093860,00012—1626 · FewerFalling
200832742,39612—16100 · MoreFalling
200739048,21012—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200654596,00010—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200537782,22512—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2004466102,0008—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200339998,5647—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200248291,1003—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2001415102,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20001,01199,6653—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Toyota Tundra model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Toyota Tundra have?

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2009 Toyota Tundra as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Toyota Tundra is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 11 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine with 5.

Has the 2009 Toyota Tundra been recalled?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Toyota Tundra get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Toyota Tundra (Tundra 2WD, 4.0L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 15 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Toyota Tundra reported?

Among the 31 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 100,000 miles; 45% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.