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Hyundai AzeraModel year report

2007 Hyundai Azera Problems

Complaints
132filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
56,000miles, 111 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.8L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Hyundai Azera (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Complaints about this model year cluster around two themes: the airbag warning light coming on (often traced to the front passenger seat belt tension sensor or seat wiring), and the power driver's seat moving on its own while driving. Owners also describe ABS warning lights and a brake pedal that goes soft or low, and a sunroof glass panel that shattered. Many reports come in between roughly 50,000 and 120,000 miles, though the seat and airbag complaints appear at a wide range of mileage.

  1. Air bags

    Airbag warning light on (seat belt tension sensor / wiring)

    • 36 complaints (27%)
    • median 74,500 mi at 7.5 yrs old (31 state mileage)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2009–2020

    Owners describe the airbag warning lamp lighting up, sometimes along with the passenger airbag off indicator, and staying on whether or not someone is in the passenger seat. Dealers commonly diagnosed a failed front passenger seat belt tension sensor or a loose wiring harness clip under the seat; some vehicles were serviced under a seat belt recall but the lamp returned afterward. Several owners say the repair was not covered or was quoted at significant cost. Reported from roughly 17,000 to 125,000 miles, with many cases in the 60,000-100,000 mile range.

    Recall 10V007000Recall 09V497000

    What to check: Turn the key on and confirm the airbag lamp goes out after the self-test, and check that the passenger airbag indicator reads correctly with the seat empty and occupied. Ask whether the seat belt tension sensor recall work was done and whether the sensor or harness has been replaced since.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I just bought this car used with 49k on the odo and the other day the passenger airbag off light remained on and like other instances will not reset to the on position. I have not yet taken the car to the dealer, but that is my next step. This is a known problem, but yet I see no recall from Hyundai for such a serious safety condition. That is the reason for my complaint.”

    NHTSA complaint #10670541, filed 2015-01, 49,087 miles

    “Red air bag light came on with the yellow passenger airbag off light when my passenger went to put his seat belt on and the red air bag light stays on and the passenger air bag light continues to go on when the seat belt is moved to connect doesnt need to be connected for this to happen there is a recall but my vehicle does not fall into the manufacturing date my manufacturing date is 05/11/2007 .I contacted Hyundai and they said its not on recall .I believe im not the only person who is experiencing this safety hazard problem .please help me …”

    NHTSA complaint #11131497, filed 2018-09, 125,750 miles
  2. Seats

    Power driver's seat moves on its own while driving

    • 29 complaints (22%)
    • median 67,400 mi at 7.8 yrs old (26 state mileage)
    • filed 2011–2021

    Owners report the power driver's seat reclining, sliding back, or tilting forward without any input, sometimes pinning the driver against the steering wheel or moving the seat so far back the pedals cannot be reached. Some say it happens while parked and unoccupied as well. Dealers sometimes could not reproduce it, and in other cases replaced the power seat switch, seat track, motor, or control module; several owners report the movement returned after a recall repair. Reported from about 22,000 to 140,000 miles, at a wide spread of mileages.

    Recall 16V6300003 related service bulletins

    What to check: With the car running and parked, work the seat through all adjustments and then leave it for a few minutes to see if it drifts. Ask whether recall 16V630000 (driver's power seat switch) was performed and whether the seat switch or track has been replaced since, since owners report recurrence after the recall fix.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “While driving car on a flat surface at 40 MPH the automatic seats moved all the way back. I quickly moved them forward and continued to drive when they moved again. I had to pull over. I was not able to drive with the seat back so far. The seats continued to move in back position while in park or drive. An appointment with the dealership was made the following day.”

    NHTSA complaint #10609541, filed 2014-07, 56,000 miles

    “The power seat-back starts to lean forward pushing the driver into the steering wheel. The driver must reach down and tilt the seat-back control the opposite way to overide motion. There is a short delay before the seat-back reacts. It is becoming more frequent and also happens when car is parked and unoccupied. Occasionally the seat-bottom will also move forward aspecially when parked. We are scheduling service with our dealership and will provide update after service.”

    NHTSA complaint #10721749, filed 2015-05, 140,000 miles
  3. Brakes

    Brake pedal goes soft or low; ABS warning light

    • 9 complaints (7%)
    • median 95,500 mi at 7.8 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2010–2024

    Owners describe intermittent softness or the brake pedal traveling toward the floor, sometimes with the ABS and ESC warning lamps lit and longer stopping distance. In several cases a dealer or independent shop diagnosed a failed ABS module or a leak inside it. Some owners link the symptom to the ABS module water-intrusion recall but say their vehicle was not covered by the VIN. Spread widely, from about 28,000 to 200,000 miles, appearing more often on higher-mileage cars.

    Recall 18V026000Recall 09V122000Recall 13V113000

    What to check: Check that the ABS and brake warning lamps light and then clear on startup, and feel the pedal for firmness with the engine running. Ask whether recall 18V026000 (ABS module water intrusion) was completed and whether the ABS module has been replaced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “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 miles

    “Immediately after having the dashboard cover replaced due to defect in cover, the ESC/ABS system began engaging at approx 28 MPH on right hand curves. System was trying to apply brake to one of the rear wheels. Pavement was warm and dry and the car was not in a skid situation. Dealer and Hyundai corporate engineers have tried to find cause and correct but have not been able to succesfully fix the problem. This has been ongoing for about a year now. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10415861, filed 2011-07, 48,000 miles
  4. Body and structure

    Dashboard cracks over the passenger airbag

    Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints

    Owners describe cracks developing on top of the dashboard on the passenger side, over the airbag cover area. Some had the dash cover replaced under warranty, while others say later requests were declined, and owners express concern about how a cracked cover relates to airbag deployment. A related report notes the airbag warning light coming on after the dashboard cover was replaced. Mostly noted between about 19,000 and 48,000 miles.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Inspect the top of the dashboard over the passenger airbag for cracks or an outline seam, and ask whether the dash cover has ever been replaced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The dash board has a cut out for the passenger side air bag on top and is somewhat perforated and thinner in that area. Due to a design defect, the dash cracks over that area. These have been replaced for some and not others. It appears that it is up to the local people. I brought my questions about this design to the dealer before the warranty expired, it then cracked and now they will not do anything to replace it. I hear the replaced ones crack too. I have heard that they can interfer with the air bag.”

    NHTSA complaint #10421539, filed 2011-08, 60,000 miles

    “I noticed two cracks on top of the dashboard on the passenger side. I was told it was a defect in installation of the airbag. It was repaired by the dealer with no expense to me.”

    NHTSA complaint #10329804, filed 2010-05, 19,000 miles

Buying note. Check the airbag and ABS warning lamps carefully on a test drive and confirm which open recalls were actually completed on the VIN, since owners report symptoms returning after recall work. Working the power driver's seat through its full range and inspecting the sunroof glass and dashboard are quick checks worth doing before purchase.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 132 consumer complaints for the 2007 Hyundai Azera. 111 of the complaints include a mileage, and 41% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 50 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (4), Engine (4), Steering (3), Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Interior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Check engine light came on along with ESC off light showing up on dashboard. At times when starting vehicle up in morning vehicle would not accelerate, I've pressed the gas pedal to the floor and no acceleration. Sunroof window, back driver window and heated front seats have stopped working and my airbag lights stay on ?”

NHTSA complaint #11376156, filed 2020-11, 164,000 miles

Seats: “The front driver seat moves forward on its own while I'm driving and presses me up against the steering wheel. It's a random occurrence and I can't detect any pattern. Sometimes it can be move back into position, but not always immediately. Apparently there was a recall on this for other 2007 azeras, but it doesn't apply to my VIN. Yet, it is happening on my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11171833, filed 2019-01, 145,000 miles

Electrical system: “About two weeks ago, the back portion of the front driver's side seat began moving forward automatically while I was driving the car. I also noticed that when the car is parked the seat would move forward as well. When the seat moves forward, I am put very close to the steering wheel, which makes it difficult to steer and interferes with my ability to brake quickly. Also, because I am so close to the steering wheel, I believe that if the air bags were to deploy I would be unnecessarily harmed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10664831, filed 2014-12, 47,000 miles

Body and structure: “I noticed two cracks on the passenger side of dashboard. They follow the outline of the airbag. I am concerned that they may interfere with the operation of the airbag in the event of an accident. I have noticed that this condition is common to Azera owners.”

NHTSA complaint #10442715, filed 2012-01, 19,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

41% of the 111 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 90,000 miles.

10%0–1011%10–2520%25–5024%50–7514%75–10015%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (111 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 56,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Hyundai Azera. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Azera · sedan FWDnot rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Hyundai Azera version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Azera FWD3.8L 6-cyl5-speed automatic172620$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Azera → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 50 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 50 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Azera

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20171225,0001—23—Not enough data
20161534,1961—23—Falling
2015967,7001—23—Not enough data
20144821,2001—2330 · FewerRising
201311260,0002—2350 · TypicalStable
20127467,0002—2337 · TypicalStable
20112042,0003—22—Falling
2010840,0003—21—Not enough data
20092647,6695—2151 · TypicalFalling
20086962,5006—2166 · MoreFalling
200713256,0008—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200618856,5005—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Hyundai Azera model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Azera?

Complaints about this model year cluster around two themes: the airbag warning light coming on (often traced to the front passenger seat belt tension sensor or seat wiring), and the power driver's seat moving on its own while driving. The issues reported most often: Airbag warning light on (seat belt tension sensor / wiring); Power driver's seat moves on its own while driving; Brake pedal goes soft or low; ABS warning light.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Hyundai Azera have?

NHTSA recorded 132 consumer complaints for the 2007 Hyundai Azera as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Hyundai Azera is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 44 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seats with 30.

Has the 2007 Hyundai Azera been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Hyundai Azera get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Hyundai Azera (Azera, 3.8L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Hyundai Azera reported?

Among the 111 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,000 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 90,000 miles; 41% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.