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2009 Toyota Yaris

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Yaris.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2009 Toyota Yaris is a passenger car powered by a four-cylinder engine requiring 3.9 quarts of 5W-30 oil and paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA ratings of 29 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined. With 103 total owner complaints and ten recalls, this model year falls between the 2007 peak of 296 complaints and the 2014 low of just two in the model’s 2006–2020 complaint history, placing it in a period of moderate reliability concern where air bags were the most-cited issue.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy29/35/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 55D23L · 360 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 55D23L · 360 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP175-65R14OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter178010T030
Fuel filter7702452180
Spark plug9008091184
Battery2880016151 alt 2880043262
Front wiper blades8522247020 alt 8521244032
Serpentine belt9091602704 alt 9091602500
Thermostat9091603093 alt 1632562010
Cabin air filter8713902090

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length150.8 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height60.2 in
Wheelbase96.9 in
Curb weight2315 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined29 / 35 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Yaris of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.7–10.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.70 sec — 2009 S 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009S 5-door Hatchback 1.5L I-49.70 sec17.50 sec106 hpFWD
2009S 5-door Hatchback 1.5L I-410.60 sec18.10 sec106 hpFWD
20105-door Hatchback 1.5L I-410.30 sec17.80 sec106 hpFWD
2007S Sedan 1.5L I-48.90 sec17.00 sec106 hpFWD
2007S Sedan 1.5L I-49.50 sec17.40 sec106 hpFWD
2007S Sedan 1.5L I-410.40 sec17.80 sec106 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.9 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.6
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.9 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts95 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsBolts: 7 ft-lbs, Screws: 8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub160 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)MT: 700, AT: 600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number55D23L
Standard BCI Cranking Performance360 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test19.9 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
RPM44.1-49.7 rpm
Residual Pressure21 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression156
Engine Oil Pressure4.2 psi @ Idle, 22-80 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle79 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.748 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9011 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
116 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9016 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Radiator (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal data shows the Yaris generation experienced its highest complaint volume in 2007 and 2008, with 296 and 218 complaints respectively, before 2009 marked a sharp inflection point downward to 103 complaints while maintaining the same 10 recalls seen in the two prior years. The 2009 model sits in a transitional phase: owner reports are declining significantly from the peak yet remain above the 2-to-35 complaint range that defines 2011 through 2020, while investigations decreased from three to two. Within the 2009 record, air bags generated the most complaints at 30, followed by vehicle speed control at 10, with the data documenting 25 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints without specifying root causes. Technical Service Bulletins at 155 nearly matched 2008’s 151, indicating dealership service activity remained comparable even as consumer reports tapered. Because 2009 captures a clear downward trajectory from the generation’s worst years but still carries higher federal filings and an identical recall count to the peak period, it represents a more settled point than 2007-2008 though not as quiet as 2011 onward; for buyers prioritizing fewer owner complaints without reaching later model years, 2009 is a reasonable compromise though not the generation’s cleanest choice.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
155
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
103
Owner complaints
25 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 103 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags30
Vehicle Speed Control10
Seats6
Electrical System6
Air Bags,Service Brakes3
Suspension3
Service Brakes3
Structure2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V741000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 17/10/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front…

17V006000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 09/01/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA… Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 155 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev22024-12-05StructureToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 Yaris take?

3.9 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 Yaris have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Yaris get?

EPA figures are 29 city / 35 highway / 31 combined mpg.