Hyundai Azera Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 713 consumer complaints across the 12 model years of the Hyundai Azera (2006–2017) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 188. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (153 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Azera model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12 | 25,000 | 1 | 69 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 15 | 34,196 | 1 | 74 | — | Falling |
| 2015 | 9 | 67,700 | 1 | 69 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 48 | 21,200 | 1 | 65 | 30 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2013 | 112 | 60,000 | 2 | 69 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2012 | 74 | 67,000 | 2 | 83 | 37 · Typical | Stable |
| 2011 | 20 | 42,000 | 3 | 69 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 8 | 40,000 | 3 | 33 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 26 | 47,669 | 5 | 40 | 51 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 69 | 62,500 | 6 | 43 | 66 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 132 | 56,000 | 8 | 49 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 188 | 56,500 | 5 | 64 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Air bags153 21%
- Brakes117 16%
- Steering105 15%
- Electrical system104 14%
- Seats72 10.0%
- Engine71 9.8%
- Exterior lighting52 7.2%
- Seat belts48 6.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2007: “I had the recall 172 performed at the Hyundai dealership on 07/03/2020, and 2 weeks later my ABS module failed anyway due to brake fluid leak inside the ABS module and had to be replaced. I contacted Hyundai for reimbursement and was denied. Out of pocket $500. Was also told repair would be $4000, but was then changed to $300.”
NHTSA complaint #11364295, filed 2020-10, 140,000 miles2013: “When I crank up my 2013 Hyundai Azera the airbag light came on.I waited and the light never went out.had my car scanned and it stated the error is the clock spring in the steering wheel.I feel as if my safety is compromised if the air bag isn't working properly.I keep all maintenance up on my vehicle but this is out of my control.”
NHTSA complaint #11244346, filed 2019-08, 111,000 miles2011: “On three (3) different occasions in 2018 the engine of my Azera, with a little over 21,000 miles on the odometer, suddenly stopped on the highway. I contacted vallejo Hyundai to look at it and do the necessary repairs but I was going to be charged for it and I refused to pay. Eventually, I acceded to their demand for payment. It”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology