2006 Hyundai Azera Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 7%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Hyundai Azera, 7% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I get a lot of water through the firewall and trunk .when I use my turn signal my running lights go out and my headlights go dim and I have no control over my lights ABS warning light comes on every thing electrical goes haywire.pleas help me this happens all day every time I get on the road”
NHTSA complaint #11073498, filed 2018-02, 49,900 miles“My cars driver side back wheel inverted after I made a turn, on to dixie hwy. I had my car looked at by afford auto repair. They informed me that my control arms had corroded, and broke throught the under carriage.. The had seen it before with my model and sonata and that ist had a recall. I had my car towed to kerry Hyundai in florence, y 41042. Hyundai called back to deny the recall based on the mileage on my vehicle.I have searched for an answere because the recall im referring to doesn't speak about mileage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11142293, filed 2018-10, 200,000 miles“Any time I let my foot off the gas the car dashboard lights dim, the radio loses volume, and the headlights dim. This is all very noticable. Recently the car would sometimes feel as though the brakes had been stomped on. When this happens I get and ABS system failure alert on the dashboard and my check engine light turns on. A couple of times this happened it has completely shut off the engine. Because it turned off I didn't have power steering, so I had to pull over and restart my engine. This happens as I'm driving, I noticed it happens when it shifts down gears. …”
NHTSA complaint #11203996, filed 2019-04, 97,000 miles“Car was traveling at approx. 18 MPH. I applied brakes to make a left turn. When I pressed on the brakes, the car accelerated, and the brakes began stiff and would not stop the car. The car ran into a closed overhead double garage door, continued thru the garage and hit the brick wall on the back of the garage. The airbags did not deploy. I sustained lacerations and bruises. The car was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. Hyundai had the car inspected by an independent third party, and no problems were noted. Hyundai has not shared the results of the investigation with us. …”
NHTSA complaint #10547851, filed 2013-10, 16,226 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the anti-lock braking system malfunctioned then failed to respond. The ABS warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The insurance company was notified of the failure and the vehicle was towed to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that multiple relays were installed in the vehicle and previously failed while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11528998, filed 2023-06, 150,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V026000Jan 9, 2018Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS)…Covers: Hyundai Azera 2006–2011, Sonata 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10019637Mar 1, 2006Abs pump self-check noise.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 24 | 50% |
| 2013 | 24 | 21% |
| 2012 | 12 | 16% |
| 2011 | 4 | 20% |
| 2010 | 2 | 25% |
| 2009 | 3 | 12% |
| 2008 | 16 | 23% |
| 2007 | 15 | 11% |
| 2006 | 14 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Hyundai Azera
57 complaintsExterior lighting
47 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Hyundai Azera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology