2009 Hyundai Azera Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 23%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,288miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Hyundai Azera, 23% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,288 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11115591, filed 2018-08, 140,000 miles“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 emergency slow-down mode and both the ecs off and check engine light went on. This happened on the thruway while I was driving in heavy traffic which was harrowing. Fortunately, I was able to 'limp' off the highway and get to a side street. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470269, filed 2012-08, 14,925 miles“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 car was killed instantly. He did not have a medical issue that caused the accident. The driver drove this road everyday. They were aware of the stop sign, and had a spotless driving record. Unfortunately there is nothing left of the car to prove that the brakes failed. Only the trunk remains.”
NHTSA complaint #10654552, filed 2014-11“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 car was killed instantly. He did not have a medical issue that caused the accident. The driver drove this road everyday to work. They were aware of the stop sign, and had a spotless driving record. Unfortunately there is nothing left of the car to prove that the brakes failed. Only the trunk remains.”
NHTSA complaint #10654555, filed 2014-11“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 engine exhibited oil leak, and the serpentine belt had separated. The mechanic advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the vehicle also experienced water damage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11351888, filed 2020-08Related service bulletins
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 13% |
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2014 | 7 | 15% |
| 2013 | 17 | 15% |
| 2012 | 10 | 14% |
| 2011 | 6 | 30% |
| 2010 | 2 | 25% |
| 2009 | 6 | 23% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Azera
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Azera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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