Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Hyundai Genesis
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Hyundai Genesis has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 235 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V713000 Inoperative Stop Lamps NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V489000 Brake Fluid may Corrode Brake Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 110 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 24 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18 complaints
Of the 235 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 235 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Hyundai Genesis has notable brake and exterior lighting issues, with recalls affecting brake fluid and stop lamp circuits. High complaint frequencies for service brakes and electrical system further affect its reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 50,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| exterior lighting | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| steering system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 80,000–130,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Change brake fluid annually
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Change oil every 5,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning lights on dash
- Unresponsive brake pedal
- Dimming or flickering lights
- Steering wheel vibration
- Delayed acceleration response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.