Most common 2009 Toyota Tundra problems
Share of the 38 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Tundra complaints by model year
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2009 Toyota Tundra recalls (12)
Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010…
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016.
Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge.
Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge.
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the TPMS on some vehicles May not have been properly calibrated and as a result the low tire pressure warning lamp May not…
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall began during July 2011.
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 fj cruiser and model year 2009-2011 tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011.
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Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 fj cruiser, Land cruiser, tacoma, sequoia and tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: For the Land cruiser, sequoia, tacoma and tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information label at no charge.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010.
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. GM will notify owners for the Pontiac vibe please see 10v-018.
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on November 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from September 1, 2005 to May 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2009. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
What 2009 Toyota Tundra owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Purchased a 2009 Toyota Tundra with 67 miles on it, at about 12,000 miles it started to make a dragging sound from the front drive train. Took it to the dealer and they said that they could not hear or find anything wrong with it. Had it back another time for inspection and mentioned noise again but still they could not "hear anything". I have been driving the truck since then with the noise coming and subsiding, the truck now has 46,000 miles on it and the noise has gotten progressively worse with vibrations on the highway. The seven year warranty ran out and I'm sure that if I take it back to the dealer they will now hear the noise. I looked at online forums and this seems to be a common problem with these trucks, Toyota has to know there is a problem. I don't know why there has not been a recall to fix the problem when there are so many complaints.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 35 MPH, there was sudden increase in engine rpms and the vehicle decelerated. Also, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the driveshaft assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tundra. While driving 65 MPH and towing a camper, the rack and pinion failed and the power steering ability was lost. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle off to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle also overheated and the power steering pump melted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact informed the manufacturer and helena Toyota (3365 us-12, helena, mt 59601, [phone]) of the failure and was informed that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 81,544.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tundra. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently to approximately 15 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle switched to limp mode. The vehicle was taken to lithia Toyota of missoula (located at 4001 brooks st, missoula, mt 59804) where it was diagnosed that the secondary injection pump needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed by the dealer that the warranty for the secondary air injection pump was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
Speed control & acceleration
Toyota Tundra 2009: Toyota requiring customer to pay for repair of defective floor mat that slides forward and jams accelerator pedal. Accelerating to speed on on-ramp. Removed foot from pedal after merging onto interestate, but vehicle continued to accelerate. Had to pry back accelerator pedal with foot and then noticed that mat had jammed accelerator pedal. All-weather floor-mat purchased as part of vehicle. This could have caused serious injury. Removed floor mat as indicated by initial recall. Contacted Toyota dealership as part of pedal/floor mat recall. Told that I would have to purchase separate retainer to secure floor-mat. Does not make sense to have a recall and then insist that customers pay for their failures and defects. The safety retainer should have came with the vehicle. It does in other vehicles.
Tl contact owns a 2009 Toyota Tundra. While traveling between 35-40 MPH the accelerator suddenly became stuck in place causing the vehicle to continue moving through an intersection. The contact applied the brakes and shifted the vehicle into the neutral gear in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. The failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired in accordance with NHTSA recall campaign 09V388000, vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated after two days that the failure could not be reproduced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 17,000.
2009 Toyota Tundra engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 19 / 16 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 18 / 16 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 17 / 15 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 16 / 15 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 17 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Toyota Tundra a good car?
Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Tundra rates better than average: 79% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Tundra at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Toyota Tundra?
The transmission & drivetrain — 11 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the engine & cooling (6) and speed control & acceleration (5).
How many recalls does the 2009 Toyota Tundra have?
There are 12 recalls for the 2009 Toyota Tundra, the most recent from November 23, 2021 (hydraulic power assist system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Tundra?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2021 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2025 and 2000. See the full Toyota Tundra years comparison.
At what mileage do 2009 Toyota Tundra problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 45% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.