The 2009 Toyota Tundra has 5 recalls, the most serious involving a power window switch that can overheat and melt, and a seat heater heating element that can short circuit and start a fire.
The window switch issue occurs when lubricant is absent from the sliding electrical contacts inside the switch, allowing moisture and debris to cause a short circuit. The melting switch assembly raises the risk of fire in the door panel. On the interior safety side, certain vehicles equipped with aftermarket seat heaters carry a separate fire risk: the copper heating element woven into the seat cushion can short circuit if damaged, potentially igniting the seat material.
The power steering system on some of these trucks can develop an internal oil leak from the steering gear assembly, causing power steering assist to drop away suddenly. When that happens, steering effort increases sharply and unexpectedly, raising crash risk especially at lower speeds or during parking maneuvers.
The remaining two recalls both address the tire pressure monitoring system and describe the same practical consequence: the warning light fails to alert the driver when one or more tires are running underinflated. Underinflated tires build up excess heat, wear unevenly, and handle poorly, which can lead to a blowout or loss of control. These two filings cover the same defect across different regional distributors, so the issue affects Tundras sold through those distribution networks rather than representing two separate physical problems.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering gear assembly may have been made incorrectly, causing oil to leak from it.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the power steering gear assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The electrical wiring in aftermarket seat heaters with copper strand heating elements can be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed, potentially causing electrical issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the seat heaters at no charge and refund the purchase price of the accessory.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power window master switch may have inconsistent grease lubrication on its sliding electrical contacts, potentially causing the switch to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the switch and apply lubricant if needed, or replace the circuit board if abnormalities are found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure monitoring system may not be properly calibrated, so the low tire pressure warning light might not turn on if tire pressure drops below safe levels.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure monitoring system may not be properly calibrated, so the low tire pressure warning light might not turn on if tire pressure drops below safe levels.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
