2008 Hyundai Azera Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Hyundai Azera, 9% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“Oil leaks from the front cylinder bank straight into the alternator causing it to fail prematurely. The NHTSA issued a recall for this exact same issue for the 2006-2012 Hyundai veracruz (NHTSA campaign number: 14v415000). You concluded in the consequence paragraph an unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. I'm deeply concerned of this happening with my Hyundai Azera as it currently has oil leaking into the alternator. My Azera has 80k original miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10897354, filed 2016-08, 80,500 miles“I purchased my Hyundai Azera 2008n used 2 years ago and have had minor issues with it. The heated seats cannot be turned off, the air bags do not work on the passenger side, brakes had a recall, and now gaskets are blown on the engine. I have spoke with the dealership and because its a whole new crew, the old crew was let go, they do not want to help with getting another car for me. Tony, the salesperson,. Did try by passing me on to another dealership and they cannot help me. My car needs to be paid down some before any dealership will touch it.”
NHTSA complaint #11085092, filed 2018-04, 83 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V026000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The independent mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for the recall repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11544708, filed 2023-09, 103,539 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, flames were present coming from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping at the local gas station, a citizen used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and a fire report was failed. The cause of the failure was not determined and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer gettel Hyundai of sarasota (3500 bee ridge rd., sarasota, fl) were both notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11144061, filed 2018-10, 97,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 13% |
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2014 | 7 | 15% |
| 2013 | 17 | 15% |
| 2012 | 10 | 14% |
| 2011 | 6 | 30% |
| 2010 | 2 | 25% |
| 2009 | 6 | 23% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Azera
24 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Azera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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