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2012 Hyundai Azera Brakes Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
16%of 74 total for the year
Median mileage
115,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Hyundai Azera, 16% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,500 miles. 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.

“With 5 weeks I had both front disc brake caliber units freeze up and require replacement because they failed to work. When in motion the vehicle felt like it was being retarded, the vehicle vibrated badly and I thought I had a flat tire. The vibration occurred at both low and highway speeds and occasionally affected steering the front rotors needed to be resurfaced and the pads were warped by extreme heat from the friction of the calibers being locked. The first episode was in late march 2017, the most recent was 5/3/2017”

NHTSA complaint #10983816, filed 2017-05, 115,500 miles

“This recall on the anti-lock brake system was initiated 11 months ago. I brought the Azera into the dealer 2 months ago and they said they had to order parts. I called today and spoke to the parts department. He said he is restricted from ordering the correct part and has no idea when he will be able to order it. Why is Hyundai stalling with this recall?”

NHTSA complaint #11609336, filed 2024-08

“Recall for my 2012 hyundai azera number 251 Anti-Brake System (ABS) module that could leak and cause an electrical short that could result in a fire. They want to change a fuse from 40 to 30 amp so when the problem occurs fuse will blow. They should fix the problem replace ABS module. What happens if fuse blows will the replace fuse or fix problem. This has cost me gas money and time. I went to dealership they said I had to make a appointment so now I have to go back for them to replace a fuse this is not right ABS should be fixed. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #11616097, filed 2024-09

“I just read where Hyundai's genesis model has brake issues. I have a 2012 Azera that had brake issues last winter when the car is cold. The brakes grab as soon I get the car going. For example, if my car is parked outside overnight and I pull to the end of the driveway to leave in the morning, the brakes will suddenly grab as I depress them. This only happens the first or second time I brake and after the car gets going the brakes work fine. I've complained to my Hyundai dealership and they say there's nothing wrong, it's part of the vehicle's startup process which is crazy. …”

NHTSA complaint #10548685, filed 2013-10

“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11558993, filed 2023-12

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201718%
201617%
2015111%
20142450%
20132421%
20121216%
2011420%
2010225%
2009312%
20081623%
20071511%
2006147%

Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Azera

Steering
38 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology