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Toyota Tacoma 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

519Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
13Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
45Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension119 complaints

119 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V604000.

Lighting105 complaints

105 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train76 complaints

76 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control59 complaints

59 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V388000.

Vehicle Structure55 complaints

55 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 12V092000, 14V168000.

Equipment12 complaints

12 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 09V223000, 10V035000, 10V036000, 14V475000.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V337000.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V148000.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V014000, 14V743000, 16V396000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V223000Reported June 15, 2009 - 27,080 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 27,080 vehicles across all affected models.

09V388000Reported October 5, 2009 - 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,445,056 vehicles across all affected models.

10V035000Reported February 3, 2010 - 271,417 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 271,417 vehicles across all affected models.

10V036000Reported February 3, 2010 - 153,418 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 153,418 vehicles across all affected models.

11V148000Reported March 4, 2011 - 22,000 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 22,000 vehicles across all affected models.

12V092000Reported March 7, 2012 - 495,470 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 495,470 vehicles across all affected models.

13V014000Reported January 16, 2013 - 3,235 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 3,235 vehicles across all affected models.

13V337000Reported August 7, 2013 - 342,451 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 342,451 vehicles across all affected models.

14V168000Reported April 9, 2014 - 1,486,413 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,486,413 vehicles across all affected models.

14V475000Reported August 4, 2014 - 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 20,000 vehicles across all affected models.

14V604000Reported September 29, 2014 - 710,711 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 710,711 vehicles across all affected models.

14V743000Reported November 19, 2014 - 3,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,233 vehicles across all affected models.

16V396000Reported June 2, 2016 - 7,749 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 7,749 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20083
200962
201071
201120
201238
201342
201449
201558
201645
201735
201819
201911
20209
202110
202210
202317
20247
20258
20265
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.