2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 16 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
34% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.
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ON 8/3/18, WHILE EXITING OFF HIGHWAY, I WAS STATIONARY AT A STOP LIGHT AT TOP OF RAMP. WHEN LIGHT CHANGED, I TRIED TO TO TURN LEFT, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180807
THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE CAR UNTIL EPS (RED) AND ESC OFF (YELLOW) LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED ONE EVENING, AND IN TURN THE POWER STEERING WAS LOST. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN EARLIER IN THE DAY WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180508
CAR CONSISTENTLY STEERS OR PULLS TO THE RIGHT EVEN WHEN DRIVING ON FLAT SURFACE. TIRES CHECKED AND NOT THE PROBLEM. DEALER DID AN ALIGNMENT BUT STILL PULLS TO RIGHT. DEALER NOT ABLE TO FIX AFTER TWO VISITS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120516
25% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.
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TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I MADE AN APPT WITH FUCCILLO HYUNDAI OF SCHENECTADY NY, THE LOCATION WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, FOR ONE WEEK LATER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130215
13% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.
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THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE CAR UNTIL EPS (RED) AND ESC OFF (YELLOW) LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED ONE EVENING, AND IN TURN THE POWER STEERING WAS LOST. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN EARLIER IN THE DAY WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180508
9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall
Campaign 13V113000 — check if this car was fixed
Headliner Bracket Detachment
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010.
Remedy: Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059.
Campaign 15V100000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020.
Campaign 20V061000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 13V113000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V100000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V061000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.