2009 Toyota Tundra: common problems and reliability

The 2009 Toyota Tundra has 38 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 13 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag *second generation (2007-2021):.

Safety record for the 2009 model year

38
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Toyota Tundra vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
11
engine
5
vehicle speed control
5
electrical system
4
tires
3

Recalls affecting the 2009 Tundra

steering:hydraulic power assist system

Campaign 21V920000

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

steering:hydraulic power assist system

Campaign 21E103000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and

seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

Campaign 14V743000

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, C

visibility:power window devices and controls

Campaign 15V689000

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

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the second-generation Tundra (approximately 2007-2021), particularly those equipped with the 5.7L V8, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by extremely high praise for reliability, longevity, and r

  • *Second Generation (2007-2021):
  • Poor fuel economy — 11.5-16 MPG reported in real-world use, significantly lower than some competitors. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Paint quality issues — Clear coat peeling and paint chipping, specifically noted on 2014 models in metallic blue. Frequency: isolated.
  • Electrical gremlins — Random electrical issues noted in isolated reports. Frequency: isolated.
  • *Third Generation (2022-Present):

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tundra.

Typical used price

Used Tundra listings typically run $42,173–$66,899 across 2006 to 2026 model years.

Other Tundra model years