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Hyundai AzeraModel year report

2010 Hyundai Azera Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.3L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Hyundai Azera (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Azera. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 57% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the switch and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Air bag warning lit. Dealer checked and found no cause. In april, 2014 warning lit again, checked by independent mechanic and found no cause. January, 2015, warning light again lit. Have not had it checked yet. Called manufacturer and was told that they would not provide assistance. I needed to go to dealer or mechanic and pay again for inspection. I believe that there is a problem with the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10679753, filed 2015-01, 40,000 miles

Brakes: “While returning from town and driving in my driveway, herd strange noise from under the hood and the ABS warning light came on. After parking in garage noticed that a brake fluid trail was left behind in the driveway. Checked the brake fluid reservoir and it was almost empty, so added new brake fluid to the proper level and removed the fuse for the the the ABS unit so it could not short out again and lose break fluid while driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11383962, filed 2020-12, 63,500 miles

Engine: “Car shifted erratically and shut down multiple times while at speeds up to 45 MPH with loss of power assist for brakes and steering, the last time while rounding a curve and braking for a stop sign. When restarted, the indicator for the shift position was completely blank (reappeared on a second shutdown/restart. Dealer finally located a trouble code (no check engine light) which indicated a failing transmission oil temperature/shift position sensor located on the automatic transmission. …”

NHTSA complaint #10823232, filed 2016-01, 91,000 miles

Wheels: “In my earlier complaint I inadvertently transposed the tire description which should be michelin energy mxv4+ and not michelin mvx4+ energy. Regarding sidewall/tread separation. Thank you.”

NHTSA complaint #10700713, filed 2015-03, 18,210 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

57% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 31,000 and 63,500 miles.

0%0–1029%10–2529%25–5029%50–7514%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2013201532016201920202021
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 2010 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 2010 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 FWD3.3L 6-cyl5-speed automatic182621$3,200
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

Recall details for the 2010 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. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 34 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

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Azera have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Azera as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Hyundai Azera is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2010 Hyundai Azera been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Hyundai Azera get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Hyundai Azera (Azera, 3.3L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Hyundai Azera reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 31,000 and 63,500 miles; 57% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.