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2009 Scion XB

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

Transmission Automatic (S4)

The 2009 Scion XB, built on the compact XB platform and equipped with an automatic S4 transmission, carries a 4.5‑quart oil capacity and uses 5W‑20 or 0W‑20 API‑rated oil while achieving EPA ratings of 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined. Across its production run from 2002 to 2015, the model’s complaint profile peaked in 2008 with 339 owner reports, but by 2009 the total complaints had dropped to 140, with air‑bag issues emerging as the most frequent problem and 11 recalls recorded for the year. This downward trend places the 2009 XB in a relatively more reliable segment of the model’s history, suggesting a modest improvement over the earlier high‑complaint period while still warranting attention to its air‑bag system.

Model year201520142013201220112010200920082006

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 575 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZF1. 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 24F · 575 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZF1
Engine air filter17801YZZ06
Fuel filter7770612011
Spark plug9008091180
Battery2880064132
Front wiper blades8522212870 alt 8521212470
Serpentine belt90916A2005
Thermostat9091603136 alt 163250T030
Cabin air filter8713902090 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S4)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume22 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 XB of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2009 Wagon
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009Wagon 2.4L I-48.50 sec16.40 sec158 hpFWD
2008Wagon 2.4L I-47.20 sec15.60 sec158 hpFWD
2008Wagon 2.4L I-47.80 sec16.00 sec158 hpFWD
2008Wagon 2.4L I-48.50 sec16.40 sec158 hpFWD
2008Wagon 2.4L I-48.70 sec16.60 sec158 hpFWD
2008Wagon 2.4L I-49.40 sec17.30 sec158 hpFWD
2006Wagon 1.5L I-49.60 sec17.30 sec103 hpFWD
2004Wagon 1.5L I-410.10 sec17.13 sec108 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 / 0W-20 API engine oil. 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 Capacity3.7
Engine Oil5W-20 · 0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts72 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts22 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts27 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Timing8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity.73-.86 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.51 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance575 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Engine Compression145-189 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI
Engine Oil Pressure36-78 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.007-0.011 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.015-0.019 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle79 ft-lbs / 42 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.984 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.984 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.866 in / 0.335 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9015 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) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel System (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.

The 2009 model sits near the peak of the Scion XB’s complaint and recall activity, with 140 complaints, 11 recalls, and 139 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), following the 2008 high of 339 complaints and 141 TSBs and preceding a sharp drop to 55 complaints and 135 TSBs in 2010. Across the generation, complaints rose dramatically from 0 in 2002 to a maximum of 339 in 2008, then fell steadily after 2009; recalls show a similar arc, climbing from 1 in 2002 to 11 in both 2008 and 2009 before declining to 8 in 2010 and 3 by 2015. The top complaint areas for 2009 are dominated by Air‑Bag issues (66 reports), with smaller clusters in Engine (18), Vehicle Speed Control (6) and Service Brakes (5), and the vehicle logged 12 crash‑related and 5 fire‑related complaints. This pattern indicates that 2009 is still within the generation’s high‑risk period, though the steep post‑2009 improvement suggests the issues were being addressed. **Takeaway:** 2009 is not the strongest year to buy; consider a later model (2010‑2015) where complaints and recalls have markedly decreased.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
139
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
140
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 5 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 140 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags66
Engine18
Vehicle Speed Control6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Electrical System4
Structure3
Power Train3
Service Brakes2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18E091000Service Brakes, HydraulicReported 20/09/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year… Remedy: Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed. If the vehicle is equipped with…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 139 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
Z3G_Dealer_Lette2022-12-14StructureDL: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original…
ZKG_Dealer_Lette2022-12-14StructureDL: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original…
Z2G_Dealer_Lette2022-12-14StructureDL: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original…
Takata CSP Cover2022-07-28Air BagsCSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
22TE04 - Takata2022-07-28Air BagsCSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag…

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 XB take?

4.5 qt of 5W-20 OR 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 XB have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XB get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.