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2009 Hyundai Genesis steering problems

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Hyundai Genesis9% of all complaints for this model year.

21
Steering complaints
9%
share of all complaints
70,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
3 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel remains in upper position and interior position, similar to bus steering wheel. It cannot be moved with the electrical positioning button on the steering column and therefore is not safely drivable in this position. Major safety issue

    filed Sep 10, 2019

  • Engine just shuts off while driving. It becomes difficult to steer and control. I was barely able to move to the side of the street and the car behind me almost ran into me because of my loss of power. There are no warning lights and the radio, etc. All stayed on during this event. I had to put the…

    filed May 29, 2019

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Steering problems in other Genesis years

YearReportsShare
2016 Genesis88%
2015 Genesis2910%
2013 Genesis108%
2012 Genesis156%
2011 Genesis108%
2010 Genesis33%
Genesis steering problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.