2009 Hyundai Genesis Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,820miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, 2% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,820 miles. 1 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.
“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“(electrial issues) reported to dealer that radio crackles and stop working as well as the blue tooth that only works maybe 1/8 of the time. They found no problems (on my first of 5 trips to the dealer within 7 months back up camera stopped working. (replaced) steering wheel stuck up in the high position driver seat cushion buckled and had to be replaced, (replaced in feb 2011) fuel gauge/warning light failed which caused me to run out of gas. (no warning lights came on and the miles to go states I had 56 miles) part is on order for radio or radio replaced not sure as of 9/27/11. …”
NHTSA complaint #10427704, filed 2011-09, 25,000 miles“In stop & go traffic - transmission in d - with my foot on the brake, the car started to accelerate - drive wheels spun and screeched - put transmission in neutral - car seemed to return to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10504803, filed 2013-03, 26,640 miles“While the vehicle was idling or in low RPM it would start to sputter as if it was going to stall. I returned the vehicle to the dealer and it was a fault throttle sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10390036, filed 2011-03, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251277Feb 2, 2024This bulletin outlines the basic components of the BG Fuel Test Kit and the procedure to test the quality of the fuel during vehicle diagnosis. Poor fuel quality may lead to cold…
- 10027970Nov 1, 2008Hyundai: the fuel filler door release switch on some genesis vehicles may experience intermittent operation or may stop functioning completely.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis
125 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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