Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Corolla XLE.
Body PASSENGER CAR
The 2009 Toyota Corolla XLE (VIN:L) is a passenger car requiring 4 quarts of 0W-20 or 5W-20 API engine oil. This model year's reliability profile is marked by 13 recalls and 1,533 total owner complaints. Such data frames a history where air bags stand out as the primary area of owner concern.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
Fitment & sizes
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 355 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.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4 qt of 0W-20 / 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 27.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
Lubricants & capacities
Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
3.2
Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
2.6
Brake Fluid
DOT 3
Engine Oil
0W-20 · API · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity
4 qt
Engine Oil
0W-20 · API · 5W-20
Engine torques
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs
20 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts
140 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts
133 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug
27.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs
16 ft-lbs
Chassis torques
Lug Nuts
76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub
159 ft-lbs
Ignition
Cylinder Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)
MT: 800, AT: 750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)
50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)
700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)
50 rpm
Ignition Timing
8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM
Idle rpm
Ignition Timing
5-15, Not adjustable degrees
Battery & A/C
Refrigerant
R134a
Refrigerant Capacity
1.25-1.38 lbs
Oil Group
PAG
Oil Type
46
Oil Capacity
4.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number
35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance
355 cca
Standard BCI Group Number
24F
Service checks
Pressure Test
17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief
11-15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature
176-183 °F
Pressure Test
17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief
11-15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature
176-183 °F
RPM
44.0-50.0 rpm
Residual Pressure
21 psi
Brakes
Brake Application
WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket
26 ft-lbs / 25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle
46 ft-lbs / 79 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness
Front: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness
0.039 in
Brake Application
WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Runout Limit
0.0059 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From
0.354 in / 0.866 in
Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
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.
Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi
Brake 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 mi
Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 mi
Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi
Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 100,000 mi
Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 mi
Spark 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.
Owner complaints about the 2009 Toyota Corolla XLE (VIN:L) dominate in one area — the air bags, 538 of 1,533 reports (35%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the air bags are also the target of recalls 19V-741 and 18V-024 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming they were actually performed. 194 of the reports describe a crash and 13 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
372
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,533
Owner complaints
194 involved a crash · 13 a fire
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component
All 1,533 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Air Bags538
Steering303
Vehicle Speed Control127
Engine70
Electrical System38
Service Brakes, Hydraulic36
Power Train25
Engine & Engine Cooling22
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Recalls NHTSA · verified
Showing 2 of 13 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered… Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air…
Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified
Showing 5 of 372 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
Bulletin
Date
Component
Summary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev2
2026-01-07
Unknown Or Other
Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev2
2024-12-06
Structure
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev2
2024-12-06
Structure
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev2
2024-12-06
Structure
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev2
2024-12-05
Structure
Toyota 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.