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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2009 Toyota Tundra engine problems
moderate Owners of the 2009 Toyota Tundra have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the engine at roughly $3,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See engine across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
| Model year | engine complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Tundra | 19 |
| 2006 Tundra | 15 |
| 2007 Tundra | 43 |
| 2008 Tundra | 42 |
| 2009 Tundra (this page) | 4 |
| 2011 Tundra | 25 |
| 2012 Tundra | 43 |
| 2013 Tundra | 21 |
When does it fail?
Of the 4 engine complaints filed for the 2009 Toyota Tundra, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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…
I [xxx] was returning home from my work sacramento intl airport on june 26th 2014 at 1030pm heading south on freeway 5 my truck engine died or cutoff without warning in middle of freeway ,as stranded iwas pushed aside by c h p than igot it towed to my home at cost of $100.00 on june 27th 2014 I called elk grove Toyota dealer and got it towed again to Toyota dealer .there service adviser checked…
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. *tr
Had engine trouble with your 2009 Toyota Tundra?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2009 Toyota Tundra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, engine issues most often appear around 81,912 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Toyota/Tundra.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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