2009 Hyundai Genesis

◆ Worse than typical

2009 Hyundai Genesis
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2009: 234 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2008	1
2009	234
2010	88
2011	121
2012	259
2013	126
2014	22
2015	289
2016	95
2018	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 47%

47% of complaints: service brakes — 110 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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ON 8/13/13 AT APPROX 930AM, TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN IT TURNED YELLOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131119

LAST WEEK I WAS DRIVING MY CAR THANK GOD JUST AROUND TOWN AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY LIKE I AM USUALLY OR WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR, ON A VERY SUNNY DAY WITH NO WET ROADS IN SOUTH FLORIDA AS I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT WITH CARS STOPPED AT THE LIGHT IN...

NHTSA ODI report, 20130508

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET WHEN ANOTHER MOTORIST SIGNALED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BUMPER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180710

I was on the freeway and my car suddenly shut off completely.. engine, dashboard, lights EVERYTHING.. it was off for maybe 2 seconds and then the car Powered itself back up the car did not stop abruptly, so I was thankful for that.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231106

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET WHEN ANOTHER MOTORIST SIGNALED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BUMPER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180710

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2009 — complaint volume: 234

R 20130422 — exterior lighting

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

I 20131017 — PE (closed 20140404)

Brake hydraulic control module failure

R 20131224 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary.

Campaign 13V489000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150323 — exterior lighting

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015.

Campaign 14V713000 — check if this car was fixed