Sell your 2009 Hyundai Genesis for cash

The 2009 Hyundai Genesis is a full-size car that came with a choice of 3.8L 6-cyl and 4.6L 8-cyl engines. At 17 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2009 Hyundai Genesis at a glance

Body styleLarge Cars
Engines3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 6-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
Fuel economy17–18 city / 25–27 highway / 19–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations
Age17 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 17 years old, most of a 2009 Genesis's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a full-size car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Genesis. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the service brakes, typically around 70,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2009 Hyundai Genesis recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2009 Hyundai Genesis. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Exterior LightingNov 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V713000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.

Risk: A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.

Service Brakes, HydraulicOct 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V489000

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).

Risk: If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior LightingApr 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V113000

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April…

Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved o

Common 2009 Genesis problems

Owners have filed 235 complaints about the 2009 Hyundai Genesis with NHTSA. 15 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 3 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Service Brakes110
  • Electrical System26
  • Unknown or Other22
  • Steering21
  • Exterior Lighting19
  • Vehicle Speed Control16

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Service Brakes70,000 mi
  • Electrical System68,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other110,000 mi
  • Steering61,000 mi
  • Exterior Lighting44,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control44,000 mi

2009 Hyundai Genesis service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 75 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2009 Hyundai Genesis. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment7
  • Service Brakes7
  • Electrical System4
  • Equipment4
  • Air Bags3
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility3

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2026 · 26-EM-015H TSB

    Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair proce

  • OtherApr 2026 · DTN DCS

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured

  • OtherApr 2026 · DTN DL

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver's-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin P

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2025 · 25-BD-012H TSB

    This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog l

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2009 Hyundai Genesis.

Service Brakes, HydraulicPE13033 · opened Oct 2013, closed Apr 2014Led to recall 13V489000

Brake hydraulic control module failure

On October 28, 2013, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (MY) 2009 through 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans (NHTSA Recall No. 13V-489).The Hyundai report indicates that the recalled vehicles m

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Selling a 2009 Genesis: questions

How much is a 2009 Hyundai Genesis worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2009 Genesis that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2009 Genesiss that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2009 Genesis with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2009 Genesis?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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