2009 Toyota Tundra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Toyota Tundra, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,750 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2009 Toyota Tundra frequently stalls after slowing from high way speed for a turn onto a side road or after braking to a slow speed while driving after which I normally reaccerlate. This is a 5.7 l I-force v8, 6 speed automatic trans.”
NHTSA complaint #11360407, filed 2020-09, 172,500 miles“Air injection system failed while driving up hill. Vehicle would only drive on flat or downhill, no more than 35 MPH. Toyota had an extended warranty of 10 yrs or 150k. Which our vehicle is 103k and 10 years 1 month. Toyota would not fit us into the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11206332, filed 2019-05, 103,000 miles“2009 Toyota Tundra, 5 mos after purchase(5-16-09),my drive shaft replaced, while driving will not change gears will accelerate by itself as if the cruise control is on which is caused the odometer to read incorrectly,(reading 44,000 miles) & use excessive amount of fuel . Several fluid leaks, muffler replaced, transmission will not shift properly when accelerating & when I come to a complete stop it take time before is shift into stop, & electrical problems. Engine light comes on, ticking noise & vibration in the motor. These have codes coming up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10300164, filed 2010-01Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 17% |
| 2025 | 26 | 18% |
| 2024 | 48 | 14% |
| 2023 | 75 | 18% |
| 2022 | 104 | 24% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 7 | 15% |
| 2019 | 23 | 31% |
| 2018 | 18 | 18% |
| 2017 | 16 | 21% |
| 2016 | 8 | 7% |
| 2015 | 7 | 14% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 13 | 15% |
| 2012 | 27 | 17% |
| 2011 | 15 | 11% |
| 2010 | 11 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 20 | 6% |
| 2007 | 32 | 8% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 23 | 6% |
| 2002 | 22 | 5% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 22 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Tundra
11 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Tundra
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.
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