2009 Hyundai Genesis Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,495miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, 4% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,495 miles.
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.
“2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 4d sedan with 55000 miles. Lately, my car dash will blink p which is a notification for transmission is on parked even the shifter is in a different mode. This happens randomly and I am worried hope don't lockup transmission during the high speed. I have recorded a video of this scenario if asked. Btw this happens in both in motion or in stationary mode.”
NHTSA complaint #11244129, filed 2019-08, 51,000 miles“While driving at 65 MPH in 4 lane I-95 rush hour traffic, the check engine light and the ESC light both came on and the car would not accelerate. Pressing on the gas pedal had no effect. I turned on flashers and drifted my way through 3 lanes and pulled over and restarted the car. The check engine light came on but not the ESC light. The car ran a bit rough with the check engine light on. The exact same thing happened the next day. I took the car to the dealer, and they replaced the throttle position sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10516011, filed 2013-06, 85,100 miles“While driving at 65 MPH, the check engine light and the ESC light both came on and the car would not accelerate. Pressing on the gas pedal had no effect. I pulled over and restarted the car. The check engine light came on but not the ESC light. The car ran a bit rough with the check engine light on. The exact same thing happened the next day. I took the car to the dealer, and they replaced the throttle position sensor. Based on owner reports at the Genesis owners web site, this has happened to many owners of 2009 v6 Hyundai Genesis. …”
NHTSA complaint #10403434, filed 2011-05, 16,037 miles“When starting out slow, lise at a stop light, if it is necessary to lift off the accelerator briefly, the transmission seems to go into a high gear and the car just coasts with no power. By presing the accelerator hard, a jackrabbit start results when the transmission does finally shift down. This can be very scary. I have talked to other owners and this is a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10317356, filed 2010-03, 8,745 miles“Hyundai Genesis 3.8l v6 2009 model 1. Steering pull to left - significant pull despite alignment fix 2. Brake jam at low speeds including at traffic light stops 3. Steering noise - when turning left during car parking and back-up 4. Engine noise like motor cycle when driving at moderate speeds 30-65 miles/hour.”
NHTSA complaint #10296408, filed 2009-12, 250 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253275Apr 9, 2024This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on…
- 10174807Apr 17, 2020The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10160098Apr 15, 2019This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module…
- 10082455Aug 9, 2016"the pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the…
- 10037484Nov 1, 2010Hyundai: esc off light is on with two possible fault codes. There is also a harsh shift out of park or no shift out of park.
- 10033667Nov 1, 2009Hyundai: manual transmission gear shift knob replacement (campaign t98). Bulletin provides the procedure for replacing the manual transmission gear shift knob.
- 10030942Jul 1, 2009Hyundai: to update the transmission control module (tcm) with the most recent calibration for vehicles to reduce vibration or shudder from the automatic transmission during the…
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsFuel system
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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