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2010 Toyota Tundra — V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Tundra V8. Covers both the standard and High Output V8.

Body TRUCKEngine V8

The 2010 Toyota Tundra stands as a full-size, body-on-frame truck powered by a robust V8 engine, a configuration that balanced capability with Toyota’s reputation for durability during a period of refinement for the nameplate. Requiring 6.4 quarts of 5W-30 API-rated oil to keep its V8 running smoothly, this model year emerged with a relatively modest 163 owner complaints—far below the 1,032 logged in 2000—while navigating 16 recalls, with suspension issues surfacing as the most common concern. Positioned midway through the Tundra’s generational timeline, the 2010 iteration reflects a phase of improved reliability compared to its earliest predecessors, offering researchers a snapshot of a truck that had begun to address early teething problems while still carrying forward the strengths of its platform.

Model year201120102009200820072006200520042003

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque154 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 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD3. 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 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275-65R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD3 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010S010 alt 178010P010
Spark plug9091901191
Battery2880003044 alt 288000F020
Front wiper blades852220C030 alt 852120C030
Serpentine belt90916A2033 alt 99368K1860
Thermostat1632670020 alt 1632631050
Cabin air filter8713907010 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length226 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76 in
Wheelbase145.7 in
Curb weight5236 lb
Track (front / rear)67.3 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2010 SR5 4.6L Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)
310 hpHorsepower (as tested)
327 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2010SR5 4.6L Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 4.6L V87.40 sec15.90 sec310 hp4x4
2009Limited CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.50 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
2008Limited 5.7L Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.00 sec14.70 sec381 hp4x4
2007Limited 5.7L Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.00 sec14.60 sec381 hp4x4
2007Limited 5.7L Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.10 sec14.90 sec381 hp4x4
2007SR5 5.7L Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.20 sec14.90 sec381 hp4x4
2014Limited CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.40 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
20141794 Edition CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.70 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 154 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.4 Pints
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity9.8 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10MM Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, 12MM Bolts: 18 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)74.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket77.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle77.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket77.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts154 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub249 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity.90-1.25 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.95 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Optional BCI Group Number27F

Service checks

Pressure Test17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum41.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum42.0 psi
Residual Pressure21.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum41.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum42.0 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle79 ft-lbs / 46 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0019 in / 0.0078 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.142 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 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 Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (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 2010 Tundra sits between 2009 (38 complaints) and 2011 (134 complaints) in the federal record, and the 2010-specific data shows its top complaint areas clustered in Suspension (22), Structure (17), Vehicle Speed Control (13), and Power Train (11), with 13 crash-related complaints and zero fire incidents. Across the broader Tundra arc, the first generation (2000–2006) carried heavy complaint loads—peaking at 1,032 in 2000 and never dropping below 374 annually—while the 2007 redesign ushered in a steady decline through 389 complaints in 2007 and 326 in 2008. The target year falls within the deepest complaint trough of the generation, suggesting it benefited from post-redesign refinements; investigations also dried up to zero by this point, in contrast to the 3–6 open annually during the mid-2000s. Recall activity, however, remained elevated (13–14 campaigns per year from 2004–2009, then 11 in 2011), so any used example should be verified for completed recall work. On balance, the 2010 model is a comparatively safe used-buy within this generation—the absence of fire complaints, the low overall complaint volume, and the clean investigation slate outweigh the open-recall question.

16
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
277
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
163
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 163 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension22
Structure17
Vehicle Speed Control13
Power Train11
Electrical System9
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Unknown Or Other5
Engine5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 277 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 2010 Tundra V8 take?

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

Does the 2010 Tundra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.