2009 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems
NHTSA has 92 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 20% of all 460 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest engine complaint count among 21 Sonata model years. These complaints report 9 crashes, 4 fires, and 10 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 82,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 92
- 20% of 460
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 82,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2009 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 8, 2008, latest Feb 3, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Hyundai Sonata have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 92 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 9 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,000 miles.
- Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most engine complaints (1,078), compared with 92 for the 2009.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.