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).

Is 2009 a good year for the Tundra?

Across the 10 Tundra model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (1999) to 545 (2006). With 38 complaints, the 2009 Tundra sits belowthe model's median of 134.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

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…

  • Second Generation (2007-2021):
  • Poor fuel economy: 11.5-16 MPG reported in real-world use, significantly lower than some competitors. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tundra. See the full Tundra owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

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

Other Tundra model years

Compare every Tundra year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.

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