KnownCarProblems2009 Hyundai Azera Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Hyundai Azera, most often about the electrical (27% of complaints, typically around 101,000 miles). It is 7th of 12 Azera model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2009 Hyundai Azera problems
Electrical
7 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 101,000 miles.
Extreme fire hazard warning - Hyundai - insufficient wiring insulation. 2009 Azera stalled and died going 45 MPH during light rain 12/9/19. Tow truck driver tested battery and found low alternator output. Replaced alternator and valve cover gasket where oil was leaking onto alternator. Once repaired, continued to get…
When turning the blinkers do not make and audible sound with blinker working and blinker indicating on dash. Dealer confirms that faulty part is in instrument console at cost of approx $2500. This part should be considered a critical safety item and tested to failure for the life of the vehicle. Failure of this part…
Engine
6 complaints · 23%I purchased a 2009 Hyundai Azera last year from fuccillo chevrolet in grand island, new york. The car was new and still on the lot after 2 years but I was assured that there was nothing wrong it and I have been pleased with the vehicle up until now. However, yesterday while driving home from work, the car went into an…
I own a 2008 and 2009 Hyundai Azera. On 10/28/14 I had to replace the leaking valve cover gaskets at 50,288 miles on the 2009 Azera and on 12/6/14 I had to make the same repairs on the 2008 Azera at 54,035 miles (VIN# []). The Azera has the exact same engine as the Hyundai veracruz. Models 2007-2012 of the veracruz…
Speed control
5 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Azera. The contact was braking from 5 MPH and approaching a stop when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by abruptly applying the brakes. The dealer diagnose was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
Tl contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Azera. While driving 55 MPH to approach the interstate, the contact noticed that the vehicle would not accelerate; the speed decreased and would not move faster than 20 MPH, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the throttle position sensor was replaced under warranty. The…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Azera equipped with michelin energy plus mxv4, p235/55/r17 tires. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating whenever he drove the vehicle approximately 40-45 MPH. He took the vehicle to an authorized dealer three times where the tires were rotated and balanced. The…
Tire pressure monitoring system, there are frequently error codes reappearing with related relation to this vital safety feature. While the car is still under warranty the dealership has attempted to repair the issue several times, and yet the era code still reappear. They are unwilling to repair the TPMS error light…
Brakes
3 complaints · 12%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Hyundai Azera recalls
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: An electrical short within the ABS module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on february 19, 2018. Owners may call hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 hyundai azera and 2006 hyundai sonata vehicles. Water may enter the anti-lock brake (ABS) module and result in an electrical short .
Suspension: rear
Risk: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Lights: switch
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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, model year 2008-2009 veracruz, model year 2010-2011 genesis coupe, and model year 2011 sonata vehicles. In september 2013, hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to
Seat belts: front
Risk: The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
Fix: Hyundai will inspect and replace the right front seat belt and install a new seat belt tension sensor wiring harness clip, if necessary, and reroute the right front seat belt tension sensor wiring and secure the wiring with a new harness clip. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 8, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico 1-787-999-3333.
Full defect summary
Hyundai de puerto rico is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Rear control arm failure
Summary
In a letter dated august 9, 2013, hyundai-kia america technical center, inc. (hyundai) notified NHTSA that hyundaiis conducting a safety recall (13v-354) involving approximately 239,000 vehicles involving model year (my) 2006 through 2010 hyundai sonata vehicles (approximately 215,000)produced beginning on march 1, 2005 through january 21, 2010 and model year (my) 2006 through 2011 hyundai azera vehicles (approximately 24,000) produced beginning on september 27, 2005 through november 22, 2010 that are registered in and operated or originally sold in the following 20 salt belt states and the district of columbia: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts,
Questions about the 2009 Hyundai Azera
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Azera?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (7 complaints, typically around 101,000 miles); engine (6 complaints); speed control (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Hyundai Azera have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 9, 2018 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Hyundai Azera?
- It is 7th of 12 Azera model years by number of complaints, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.