2009 Toyota Tacoma specs & fitment
2nd generation. The 2009 Toyota Tacoma has bolt pattern 6x139.7 (106.1 mm bore), towing up to 6,500 lb, oil 5W-20, 5W-30, tires P215/70R15, P245/75R16 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x139.7 (6x5.5")
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 106.1 mm
Applies across the 2nd generation; based on 4 source records from other years of this generation.
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl | 159 | Regular Gasoline | 17–20 | 22–26 | 19–22 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 236 | Regular Gasoline | 14–17 | 19–21 | 16–18 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 6,500 lb, depending on configuration. Tacoma towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All (model-wide rating in the specifications; trailer weight + cargo) | 6,500 lb | — | — | Towing package | 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 469 |
| All (without towing package; model-wide rating in the specifications) | 3,500 lb | — | — | — | 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 469 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| P215/70R15 97S | — | 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 479 |
| P245/75R16 109S | — | 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 480 |
| P265/70R16 111T | — | 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 480 |
| P265/65R17 110S | — | 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 481 |
| P255/45R18 99V | — | 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 481 |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) | 5W-20 (alt. 0W-20) | 6.1 qt (5.8 L) | 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 472; 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 364 |
| 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) (2WD except PreRunner) | 5W-30 | 4.8 qt (4.5 L) | 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 473; 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 364 |
| 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) (4WD and PreRunner) | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt (5.2 L) | 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 473; 2009 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM35883U), p. 364 |
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (all engines)
- Group 24F, standard low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Tacoma battery size
- Battery (all engines)
- Group 27F, with tow package low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Tacoma battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 22", passenger 21" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2009 Toyota Tacoma
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 208.3–221.3 in (5290–5620 mm)
- Width
- 72.4–74.8 in
- Height
- 65.7–70.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 128.0–140.6 in
- Curb weight
- 3455–4129 lb
5 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 13
- Owner complaints
- 519
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4-DR.w/SAB | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab w/SAB | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab w/SAB | — | — | — | 4 |
Recall campaigns (13)
- 16V396000 2016-06-02: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- 14V743000 2014-11-19: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- 14V604000 2014-09-29: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
- 14V475000 2014-08-04: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 14V168000 2014-04-09: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 13V337000 2013-08-07: SEAT BELTS
- 13V014000 2013-01-16: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- 12V092000 2012-03-07: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 11V148000 2011-03-04: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- 10V036000 2010-02-03: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 10V035000 2010-02-03: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 09V388000 2009-10-05: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- 09V223000 2009-06-15: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.