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2009 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 6% of all 460 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest steering complaint count among 21 Sonata model years. Median mileage at failure: 94,000 miles.

Steering complaints
26
6% of 460
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
94,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2013, latest Jun 4, 2026.

2009 Hyundai Sonata steering complaints: complaints filed per month1Apr 2013Oct 2014Apr 2016Jul 2017Oct 2018Jul 2019Dec 2024
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2013 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Sonata model year

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

  1. 20056 (4%)
  2. 200635 (3%)
  3. 200712 (2%)
  4. 20086 (1%)
  5. 200926 (6%)
  6. 201015 (4%)
  7. 20111,171 (35%)
  8. 2012301 (19%)
  9. 2013341 (18%)
  10. 201465 (9%)
  11. 201574 (6%)
  12. 201633 (5%)
  13. 2017173 (23%)
  14. 20189 (2%)
  15. 20196 (4%)
  16. 20207 (4%)
  17. 20212 (2%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20232 (2%)
  20. 20242 (4%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Hyundai Sonata have steering problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 94,000 miles.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most steering complaints?
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most steering complaints (1,171), compared with 26 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata is classified under steering. 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.