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2009 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 30% of all 460 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 21 Sonata model years. Median mileage at failure: 61,500 miles.

Brakes complaints
140
30% of 460
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
61,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Hyundai Sonata brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 23, 2009, latest Jan 6, 2026.

2009 Hyundai Sonata brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter122009 Q22011 Q22012 Q42014 Q32016 Q22017 Q42019 Q32025 Q3
140 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2013 Q3 (12).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sonata model year

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

  1. 200512 (7%)
  2. 2006127 (12%)
  3. 2007143 (21%)
  4. 200881 (19%)
  5. 2009140 (30%)
  6. 201042 (12%)
  7. 2011230 (7%)
  8. 2012189 (12%)
  9. 2013180 (9%)
  10. 201473 (10%)
  11. 201589 (8%)
  12. 201652 (7%)
  13. 201730 (4%)
  14. 201819 (5%)
  15. 20193 (2%)
  16. 20203 (2%)
  17. 20214 (3%)
  18. 20226 (6%)
  19. 20234 (5%)
  20. 20242 (4%)
  21. 20255 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Hyundai Sonata have brake problems?
NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 61,500 miles.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most brake complaints?
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most brake complaints (230), compared with 140 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata is classified under brakes. 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.