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2009 Hyundai Genesis Engine Problems

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, 13% of all 235 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 10 Genesis model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 60,500 miles.

Engine complaints
30
13% of 235
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Hyundai Genesis engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2010, latest Mar 14, 2024.

2009 Hyundai Genesis engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2010Oct 2010Jun 2013Dec 2014Nov 2016May 2019Nov 2023
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Mar 2024; peak Jun 2012 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Genesis model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20080 (0%)
  2. 200930 (13%)
  3. 201015 (17%)
  4. 201127 (22%)
  5. 201278 (30%)
  6. 201348 (38%)
  7. 201411 (50%)
  8. 201553 (18%)
  9. 201631 (32%)
  10. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Hyundai Genesis have engine problems?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,500 miles.
Which Hyundai Genesis year has the most engine complaints?
The 2012 Hyundai Genesis has the most engine complaints (78), compared with 30 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.