Hyundai Azera problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 208 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Hyundai Azera (2006–2017). The 2013 Azera has the most serious complaints, most often about brakes.

Complaints
208
Recalls
8
Model years
12
Worst year
2013

Complaints by model year

192006102007520084200922010120113620127020133420146201514201672017
NHTSA complaints per Hyundai Azera model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Hyundai Azera years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2013 Hyundai Azera — 70 complaints, 2 crashes, 6 fires; top problem: Brakes
  2. 2014 Hyundai Azera — 34 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Brakes
  3. 2012 Hyundai Azera — 36 complaints; top problem: Steering
  4. 2007 Hyundai Azera — 10 complaints; top problem: Brakes

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2010 (2 complaints).

Every Hyundai Azera model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 Azera70001Steering
2016 Azera140111Engine
2015 Azera60021Acceleration & Cruise Control
2014 Azera340101Brakes
2013 Azera702642Brakes
2012 Azera360002Steering
2011 Azera11013Electrical System
2010 Azera20003Transmission & Drivetrain
2009 Azera40004Electrical System
2008 Azera50005Engine
2007 Azera100015Brakes
2006 Azera191213Suspension

Most common Hyundai Azera problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    69 complaints
  • Steering
    54 complaints
  • Engine
    40 complaints
  • Electrical System
    28 complaints
  • Airbags
    20 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    12 complaints
  • Suspension
    11 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    7 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    6 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Hyundai Azera received by NHTSA each month.

Hyundai Azera recalls

  • Recall 23V651000Sep 22, 20231,649,478 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V619000Aug 6, 2021348,158 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V026000Jan 9, 201887,854 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 16V630000Aug 31, 20169,700 vehiclesModel years 2007–2008

    Risk: Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V354000Aug 12, 2013364,502 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V264000Jun 25, 20135,200 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013

    Risk: If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 13V113000Apr 1, 20131,712,336 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    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 out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V007000Jan 8, 201080 vehiclesModel years 2006–2009

    Risk: The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.

Other Hyundai models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology