2009 HYUNDAI SONATA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
610
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA
The 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA has received a total of 610 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (64 complaints), Electrical System (57 complaints), and Engine (56 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA, potentially affecting up to 2,076,838 vehicles.
Recall 13V354000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 364,502 vehicles affected
Defect: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,...
Consequence: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.
View full details →Recall 13V113000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 1,712,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe,...
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
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 recall campaign number is 110.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA
610 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Passenger seat belt doesn’t click in. Miss fire Poor acceleration Exhaust leak Power lost Mechanic can’t find the problem Check engine light on
Passenger seat belt doesn’t click in. Miss fire Poor acceleration Exhaust leak Power lost Mechanic can’t find the problem Check engine light on
Passenger seat belt doesn’t click in. Miss fire Poor acceleration Exhaust leak Power lost Mechanic can’t find the problem Check engine light on
Once the car gets slowed down and reaches 20 mph of speed by applying the brake or not. It gives a sudden jerk, which causes immediate reduction in speed.
Once the car gets slowed down and reaches 20 mph of speed by applying the brake or not. It gives a sudden jerk, which causes immediate reduction in speed.
Safety Rating for the 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA
Hyundai Motor America has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-13-FL-003 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
HYUNDAI: INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FUEL LEVEL SENDER AND SYMPTOMS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ERRATIC OR UNRESPONSIVE FUEL GAUGE OR FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REACH FULL LEVEL AFTER FILLING UP. MODELS 2012-2014 GENESIS, 2006-2014 SONATA, 2010-2014 TUCSON. *PE
TSB-12-01-021 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HYUNDAI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING INSTALLATION OF INHIBITOR SWITCH BRACKET TO PREVENT SHOCK WHEN SHIFTING VEHICLE TO DRIVE OR REVERSE. MODELS 2010-11 TUCSON AND 2009-10 SONATA. *PE
11-AT-003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HYUNDAI: THE PROCEDURE TO UPDATE SOFTWARE ON 2009-2010 SONATA. IMPROVES ACCELERATION FROM A STOP AND DECELERATION ON A COLD ENGINE. *RM
SB-10-01-011-1 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
HYUNDAI: THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE NAVIGATION UNIT ON SOME 2008 SONATA VEHICLES. *RM
TSB-10-01-023 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
HYUNDAI: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ECM AND TCM UPDATE. PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM SOFTWARE TO THE MOST RECENT VERSIONS TO REVISE-ACCELERATION FEEL FROM A STOP OR BELOW 15MPH; SHIFT QUALITY WHEN DECELERATING TO A STOP AT ABOUT 30MPH WHEN THE ATF IS COLD. *PE
TSB-10-01-023 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HYUNDAI: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ECM AND TCM UPDATE. PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM SOFTWARE TO THE MOST RECENT VERSIONS TO REVISE-ACCELERATION FEEL FROM A STOP OR BELOW 15MPH; SHIFT QUALITY WHEN DECELERATING TO A STOP AT ABOUT 30MPH WHEN THE ATF IS COLD. *PE
TSB-10-01-023 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HYUNDAI: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ECM AND TCM UPDATE. PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM SOFTWARE TO THE MOST RECENT VERSIONS TO REVISE-ACCELERATION FEEL FROM A STOP OR BELOW 15MPH; SHIFT QUALITY WHEN DECELERATING TO A STOP AT ABOUT 30MPH WHEN THE ATF IS COLD. *PE
TSB-09-01-010 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
HYUNDAI: LEFT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY RETAINER. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON INSPECTION OR REPAIR OF THE LEFT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY RETAINER. *PE
TSB-08-AT-012 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HYUNDAI: PROCEDURE TO UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WITH THE MOST RECENT SHIFT SCHEDULE CALIBRATION FOR VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. *PE
08-01-018 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HYUNDAI: TCM CALIBRATION UPDATE-UPSHIFT AND DOWNSHIFT. UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WITH THE MOST RECENT SHIFT SCHEDULE CALIBRATION FOR 2009 SONATA 3.3L VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI SONATA
- 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA — 285 complaints
- 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA — 217 complaints
- 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA — 1,422 complaints
- 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA — 905 complaints
- 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA — 552 complaints
- 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA (current)
- 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA — 415 complaints
- 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA — 4,588 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA — 2,246 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA — 2,593 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA — 1,060 complaints
Other HYUNDAI Models
- HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 11,768 total complaints
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 9,835 total complaints
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 7,920 total complaints
- HYUNDAI ACCENT — 2,733 total complaints
- HYUNDAI PALISADE — 2,456 total complaints
- HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 1,738 total complaints
- HYUNDAI GENESIS — 1,702 total complaints
- HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 — 1,636 total complaints