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2009 Hyundai Genesis Air bags Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 235 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, 2% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“Takata recall 4. The airbag light will not go off. Atlanta police stated I not drive the car and to report it. My family lives could be in danger. No mechanic wanted to touch it. I would very much like to this these items repaired, especially the airbag signal/light. I don't know if it will go off or not but I need this done before anything else. I will upload the picture via email. System issues. I purchased a used 2009 Genesis sedan in september of 2015. We have noticed that several unusual issues have surfaced since the purchase. …”

NHTSA complaint #11156451, filed 2018-12, 100,000 miles

“I was subjected to a sudden acceleration last night while driving my 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6. I left a full stop and sighted another car speeding toward a stop sign coming from my left. To avoid being broadsided I swerved to avoid and my accelerator jammed. I sped across the street and into a landscaped area. I hit a tree at that point which brought my vehicle to a stop. The driver side air bag deployed and I was wearing a seat belt. I sustained some impact injuries that appear to be of a minor nature. …”

NHTSA complaint #10667447, filed 2014-12, 29,000 miles

“This has been an ongoing issue, I have filed at least 4 complaints concerning a soft pedal issue. The dealer has inspected my vehicle recently as well as Hyundai america and I am still awaiting a response as to what was found. The vehicle was inspected on 1/22/2014. Note on service invoice states dpsm has been out to drive and inspect vehicle. No person from parkway Hyundai can give any further information. This is a matter for Hyundai motor america. It has been 5 months since the inspection and hma has still not contacted me. …”

NHTSA complaint #10593639, filed 2014-05, 72,000 miles

“The dash cover on my 2009 Genesis 4-door Sedan has developed large cracks where the passenger side air bag is located. The concern is that this may cause the air bag to deploy inadvertently or increase the chance of flying shrapnel if/when the air bag should deploy during an accident. This problem started around 90,000 miles and has continued to get worse (The vehicle currently has approximately 125,000 miles). I took the vehicle to the dealer when the problem first appeared, but was told it was not a safety concern, and that it was not covered under the warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11492753, filed 2022-11

“The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, he crashed into another vehicle that was stopped on an on ramp and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion and a police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash scene. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10481367, filed 2012-10, 38,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201633%
201593%
201429%
20131310%
201283%
201143%
201078%
200952%

Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis

Brakes
125 complaints
Electrical system
29 complaints
Exterior lighting
24 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology