2006 Hyundai Azera Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Hyundai Azera, 5% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,350 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving in la, ca with speed control set at 65mph I was making a lane change. To allow more room between myself and the following car I accelerated by stepping on the gas pedal. The car speed increased and I removed my foot from the accelerator to return to the set speed. The car did not slow down. I stepped on the brake to #1 take the car off cruise control and #2. To slow down. The car did not slow down and I was now moving at about 80mph. I stepped with my left foot on the brake pedal and tapped the gas pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563033, filed 2014-02, 48,700 miles“I was driving east bound on I-90 passing when the car accelerated on its own. I applied brakes (til smoking) brought the car to the right shoulder and turned the engine off. I called for a tow and had the car taken to the closest dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10361135, filed 2010-10, 57,000 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“2006 Hyundai Azera gas pedal lost all power at 30 MPH on freeway. Vehicle still running but will not accelerate past 30 MPH. Restarted car, lost power at 30 MPH. Extremely dangerous. This happened on freeway heading away from home. Had to turn around in emergency turn around and head back home with flashers on 30 MPH all the way home. Accelerator continues to lose power at 30 MPH. Losing power on freeway and in intersections is a horrible feeling.”
NHTSA complaint #10966259, filed 2017-03, 138,000 miles“2006 Hyundai Azera limited with gear problems customer states that while driving, the car would not slow down as her foot was taken off the gas and put on the brake**nar**cc the consumer stated while driving and switching into a different lane at about 60 or 65 miles an hour she took her foot off the accelerator and applied the brakes but the vehicle would not slow down. The consumer stated almost standing on the brake a few times is what finally slowed the vehicle down and then the vehicle ran normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10199265, filed 2007-08, 1,600 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 44% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 19% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Hyundai Azera
57 complaintsExterior lighting
47 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsEngine
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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