2009 Hyundai Azera Problems
Shopping for a used 2009 Hyundai Azera? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 26 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.
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This 2009 Hyundai Azera has 26 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2009 Hyundai Azera Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2009 Hyundai Azera trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2009 Hyundai Azera Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2009 Hyundai Azera has 26 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Azera
- Model year
- 2009
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 26
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 21
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 18 / 26
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2009 Hyundai Azera problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Unintended Acceleration
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Engine Problems, Unintended Acceleration. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2009 Hyundai Azera?
The 2009 Hyundai Azera shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2009 Hyundai Azera
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the electrical system, including battery, alternator, and wiring, for signs of faults.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially those related to engine or electrical components.
- Request service records for any reported engine or brake system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle for any signs of unintended acceleration issues.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the electrical system, including battery, alternator, and wiring, for signs of faults.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially those related to engine or electrical components.
- Request service records for any reported engine or brake system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle for any signs of unintended acceleration issues.
Check the exact car
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 26 NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Hyundai Azera, issues are concentrated in electrical faults and engine problems, with a notable number of unintended acceleration reports. The data suggests potential concerns with the vehicle's electrical system and powertrain, though the low complaint volume limits confidence.
- Electrical faults account for the highest number of complaints (7 out of 26).
- Engine problems are the second most reported issue (6 complaints).
- Unintended acceleration was reported in 5 complaints, which may be related to electrical or engine systems.
- Electrical Faults
- Engine Problems
- Unintended Acceleration
Full breakdown
All 2009 Hyundai Azera complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Hyundai Azera. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Hyundai Azera. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Good afternoon, my name is [XXX] . I purchased my 2009 Hyundai Azera limited edition in 2019 used with 98385 miles after I had the car for 9mths the car stopped running and the company I purchased the car from uses a repair company called Silver Rock which maintained the car I wa…
DEFECTIVE ENGINE COVER GASKET LEAKED OIL ON ALTERNATOR AND DESTROYED IT. SAME CONDITION AS RECENT HYUNDAI VERA CRUZ RECALL. I BELIEVE ENGINES ARE THE SAME BUT AZERA NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START UP, THE CONTACT HAD TO USE A CABLE JUMPER TO START THE ENGINE UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS FRACTURED, THE …
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 AL…
ELECTRICAL FIRE
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 12 HOURS. WE WERE TOLD BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THAT THE ENGINE SMOLDERED FOR HOURS AND BROKE THROUGH THE FIRE BARRIER INTO THE CAR AND IGNITED THE INSIDE.
ON HIGHWAY HEADING TO HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY FROM THROGS NECK BRIDGE IN THE BRONX AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RESPONDING TO THE PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL. WE WERE IN HEAVY TRUCK AND CAR TRAFFIC BUT WERE ABLE ,BY LUCK TO GET INTO A STRIPPED AREA TO STOP. WE LOOKED IN THE MANUAL A…
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 LI…
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 UN…
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# [XXX]). THE AZERA HAS THE EXACT SAME ENGINE AS THE HYUNDAI VER…
I PAID A PREMIUM FOR AN IN-DASH NAVIGATION SYSTEM. HYUNDAI HAS NOW DECIDED THAT THEY ARE NOT PROVIDING MAP UPDATES FOR VEHICLES PURCHASED BEFORE 2011. DESPITE COMPLAINTS TO THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AND A LETTER TO THEIR PRESIDENT, I AM BEING TOLD THAT I AM OUT OF LUCK AND THE…
THE GPS UNIT IS OUT DATED WITH HYUNDAI. CALLED SEVERAL TIMES TO GET UPDATE, HYUNDAI SAYS THEY NO LONGER USE LG WHO DID ALL THE GPS UPDATES, AFTER USING THE GPS I ENDED UP IN WRONG LOCATION, PUTTING ME ONTO A WRONG WAY STREET, CAUSING ME TO DRIVE ON A ONE WAY DIRECTION WITH ONCOMI…
WHEELS STARTED PEELING. DATE IS A GUESS, IT COULD HAVE BEEN NOVEMBER OF 2014. *TR
THE FIRST TIME, I WAS PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE AND SPEED UP. THE PEDAL WAS STUCK DOWN. IT WAS NOT CAUGHT ON THE RUG AND WHEN I TRIED LIFTING WITH MY FOOT IT WAS NOT STUCK DOWN. THE SECOND TIME, THE ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED …
ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5, AT APPROXIMATELY 5:40AM, THE 2009 AZERA CAME UP TO AN INTERSECTION. FAILURE TO STOP CAUSED THE DRIVER TO RUN THE STOP SIGN. THE CAR BECAME LODGED UNDERNEATH A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER, AND WAS DRAGGED SEVERAL FEET BEFORE THE SEMI STOPPED. THE DRIVER OF THE …
ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5, AT APPROXIMATELY 5:40AM, THE 2009 AZERA CAME UP TO AN INTERSECTION. FAILURE TO STOP CAUSED THE DRIVER TO RUN THE STOP SIGN. THE CAR BECAME LODGED UNDERNEATH A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER, AND WAS DRAGGED SEVERAL FEET BEFORE THE SEMI STOPPED. THE DRIVER OF THE CA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000 AND THE CURRENT…
HAVE HAD OCCURRENCES OF 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT COME ON AND THE CODE THAT CAME UP WAS P0504 INDICATING A BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTION. AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS WITH THE CAR, THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT GOES OFF, BUT REOCCURS AT A LATER DATE. *TR
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 DRI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM REALIGNMENT DUE TO HOW THE VEHICLE WAS SET A…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2009 Hyundai Azera.
Safety recalls
2009 Hyundai Azera recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Hyundai Azera. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
SUSPENSION:REAR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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Questions
2009 Hyundai Azera buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2009 Hyundai Azera reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 26 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2009 Hyundai Azera shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Azera?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (7 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (6 complaints). #3: Unintended Acceleration (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Hyundai Azera?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2009 Hyundai Azera?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2009 Hyundai Azera, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 26 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2009 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?▾
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2009 Hyundai Azera. A major recall area is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2009 Hyundai Azera?▾
The 2009 Hyundai Azera shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Azera reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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