2009 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems

25 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 25
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 50,000
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front
2
Front: control arm: lower ball joint
1
Front: control arm
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Hyundai Sonata suspension problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Hyundai Sonata suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 9

Related recalls

Suspension: rearReported August 12, 2013 · 364,502 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Risk: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.

Recall number 13V354000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Rear Control Arm FailureOpened March 25, 2013, closed August 20, 2013

In a letter dated August 9, 2013, Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (Hyundai) notified the federal safety agency that Hyundaiis conducting a safety recall (13V‑354) involving approximately 239,000 vehicles involving model year (MY) 2006 through 2010 Hyundai Sonata vehicles (approximately 215,000)produced beginning on March 1, 2005 through January 21, 2010 and model year (MY) 2006 through 2011 Hyundai Azera vehicles (approximately 24,000) produced beginning on September 27, 2005 through November 22, 2010 that are registered in and operated or originally sold in the following 20 salt belt states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.Hyundai will also inform dealers to inspect/repair vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere. Hyundai is conducting the recall to remedy a defect involving internal corrosion of the rear sub frame that may lead to separation of the rear upper/lower control arm(s) at their respective mounting points and/or separation of the axle from the transaxle where they meet.This could result in a loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle disablement which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.In response to the federal safety agency?s Information Request (IR) letter, Hyundai stated the Azera vehicles utilizes the identical cross member and upper/lower rear control arm components as the subject (Sonata) vehicles.In analysis of both Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) data submitted to the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) and consumer complaint data submitted to Hyundai, ODI identified 19 non-duplicative reports alleging excessive corrosion of the rear sub frame. All of the complaint vehicles were either originally sold or registered at the time of the incident in one of the salt belt states.Of these 19 reports, 9 alleged either a suspension component separation or a fracture of the vehicle's rear cross member assembly.Similarly, ODI identified 8 warranty claims of rear sub frame replacement in data submitted by Hyundai due to excessive corrosion, all of which involved vehicles originally sold or operated in a salt belt state. Based on Hyundai's decision to conduct a safety recall, (13V‑354) this investigation is closed.The VOQs cited above can be viewed at www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following identification numbers: 10535115, 10534110, 10525976, 10524726, 10521520, 10508368, 10505463, 10490073, 10486752, 10486435, 1048354, 10473922, and 10437887.

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What 2009 Hyundai Sonata owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 4, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · IL

My 2009 Hyundai Sonata was taken to the Hyundai of Lincolnwood dealership on May 19th. The certified technician formally diagnosed severe structural corrosion on both front and rear subframes (engine cradles), declaring the vehicle completely unsafe to drive. The dealership is withholding the vehicle under safety custody but refuses to provide a loaner or rental car. Hyundai Motor America states the replacement parts are on indefinite backorder with no ETA, leaving me stranded with no safe alternative transportation since May 19th. This severe structural corrosion poses an imminent risk of suspension failure while driving

Filed Nov 16, 2021 · Suspension · 58,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was a loud popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle. The contact became aware that the driver’s side front ball joint had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an autobody shop to be repaired but the contact thought that there was a recall for the lower control arm ball joint that might have caused the failure. The vehicle was instead towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driver’s side front ball joint needed to be replaced out of pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2021 · Suspension · 116,000 miles · TX

I had taken the vehicle for alignment. They said bolts related to rear tie rods were rusted and they could not do it. I took it to another mechanic for inspection and possible repair. He said the same. In addition he also said that the struts are leaking. I looked into the history of my vehicle, as I bought it used 2 years ago. I found that the vehicle had been recalled in 2013 for suspension related issues. And some 239000 vehicles were affected. I believe its the same issue which has resurfaced again. The vehicle is perfectly fine otherwise. By the way I have a salvage title of the vehicle on my name if that is important information.

Filed Sep 28, 2020 · Brakes, Suspension · FL

Complete break system as been done as well as tires with rotations, having to replace brakes and rotars often. Continues to pull hard to right while driving and is far from a smooth ride. When breaking the car feels to pull forward. The emergency break does not work at all. This feels like a never ending issue. The car seems to sit low on one side, have to take it to get looked at.

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Body, Engine · 10 miles · MN · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall. Accident happened on a highway going 60 miles an hour. A deer came out of the ditch, missed the deer. My daughter swerved into the ditch and launched over a gravel road and did a nose dive into a bean field. Crashing the front end of the car. The car is totaled.

Filed Jul 2, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 70,000 miles · NY

Rear end of vehicle sways around as if driving on ice. Feels exactly like descriptions of issue with recall 13v354000. Hyundai says vehicle is not included in recall. Excessive play in rear end, and very noticeable burning smell coming from rear end after driving. Causing excessive wear of rear brakes and tires. Has caused rear brake hoses to fail. Occasionally brake pedal sinks to floor while driving in stop and go traffic. While traveling at highway speeds, vehicle feels as if a gust of wind could send it off the road. Need to do a ton of steering to keep the car going straight. Front end was aligned 25,000 miles ago.

Filed Dec 13, 2018 · Suspension · FL

Vehicle sways out of control when you hit a bump or make a turn. Took it to the hyundai dealership to find the problem. They did an inspection and drove it and said that nothing was wrong. I asked them to drive it again with me in it and then they inspected it again and said that he rear sub frame is rusted out. The car has no outward signs of rust, but apparently the subframes on hyundais are known for this.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Suspension · 138,000 miles · TX

Rear control arm components are faulty and require $2k in replacing entire control arm component. Hyundai states it is not covered under #113 due to currently not being registered in a "salt state" however recall is exact issue as current issue with my car. Problem was recently identified after multiple trips to the shop to determine issue with the car. Car has issue with control, braking and shaking while in transit as well as a burning smell from the rear end.

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Suspension · 146,200 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 MPH, the front upper control arm fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence of a family member. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,200.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 43,600 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance, the technician discovered that the sub frame, control arm, sway bar in links, and the rear assist arms were severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,600.

Questions about the 2009 Hyundai Sonata suspension

Does the 2009 Hyundai Sonata have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2009 Hyundai Sonata suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Hyundai Sonata suspension?

Yes, 1 recall: 13V354000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Hyundai Sonata have bad suspension?

The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most suspension complaints are 2011 (149 complaints), 2006 (86 complaints) and 2000 (64 complaints).