MYRModel Year Report

2009 Hyundai Genesis

◆ Worse than typical
2009 Hyundai Genesis
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
235
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

55% of complaints

Complaints per year

2008: 1 complaint 2009: 235 complaints 2009 235 2010: 88 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2012: 260 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2014: 22 complaints 2014 2015: 290 complaints 2016: 97 complaints 2016 2018: 3 complaints
2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 235 complaints 2009 235 2010: 88 complaints 2010 2011: 122 complaints 2011 2012: 260 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2013 2014: 22 complaints 2014 2015: 290 complaints 2015 2016: 97 complaints 2016 2018: 3 complaints 2018
2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 235 complaints 2009 235 2010: 88 complaints 2010 2011: 122 complaints 2011 2012: 260 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2013 2014: 22 complaints 2014 2015: 290 complaints 2015 2016: 97 complaints 2016 2018: 3 complaints 2018

2009: 235 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20081
2009235
201088
2011122
2012260
2013126
201422
2015290
201697
20183

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

55% · 130 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

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, 2013-11-19

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, 2013-05-08

Electrical system

12% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and switch.

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, 2018-07-10

Also filed under Exterior lighting

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-18

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, 2023-11-06

Also filed under Engine

Exterior lighting

11% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights and headlights.

FIRE
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Subject: Hyundai Genesis 2009 4.6 litre. New car 2000 miles driven.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-15

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Steering

9% · 21 reports
CRASH

Vehicle speed control

7% · 16 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2009Complaint volume 235 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2013-04-22Exterior lighting13V113000 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…

    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…

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  3. I
    2013-10-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-04-04 Brake hydraulic control module failure
  4. R
    2013-12-24Service brakes, hydraulic13V489000 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.

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    2015-03-23Exterior lighting14V713000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Hyundai Genesis — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 130 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 13V489000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 14V713000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Hyundai Genesis is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Hyundai Genesis have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.