2012 Hyundai Azera Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 14%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Hyundai Azera, 14% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles.
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.
“When starting the car you hear a loud clattering noise. And it doesn't go away. I was told I needed a oil change, oil change was performed. The noise was still happening took it back to the dealer then was told I needed a timing tension belt. Wasted my money because the issue still wasn't fixed. And now when I start my car it a louder noise coming from my engine and whiling driving my car stalls really back and while driving I can still hear the noise.”
NHTSA complaint #11315800, filed 2020-03, 116,000 miles“Knocking noise when starting up the car then suddenly losing power while driving. Then suddenly a engine knocking noise while driving. Then engine locking up.”
NHTSA complaint #11291840, filed 2019-12, 121,000 miles“My engine failed after only 104k miles. I took my car in to get an oil change and it had rod knock which randomly started when I had oil already in the engine. This was just a random failure because it was completely find the day before and then the next day it started when I knew i was going to put more oil in in just in case and it failed.”
NHTSA complaint #11584723, filed 2024-04“After my vehicle has sit for a about an hour or more when started their is a loud clattering rattle noise coming from the engine for about a few seconds and it goes away. Taken my vehicle to the dealer multiple times and I keep being told its nothing. This problem started in april 2017 and happens everyday.”
NHTSA complaint #11142539, filed 2018-10“The engine failed in this vehicle as I was driving down the road. It immediately started knocking violently without warning. I was left stranded with my 4 children and had to pay for towing. The problem still persists upon starting. The vehicle had been inspected numerous times prior to incident due to a ticking noise upon cranking and I was informed by dealer that this is normal. Upon incident there was no warning lights or inclination that this was going to happen. …”
NHTSA complaint #11444976, filed 2021-12Related 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…
- 10167733Oct 7, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding the changes in the timing chain and the crankshaft sprockets on certain Azera (HG), Santa Fe/Santa Fe XL (NC), Genesis (BH/DH)…
- 10165455Aug 12, 2019If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid…
- 10054172Oct 1, 2013Hyundai: due to an improperly adjusted or improperly operating inhibitor switch (range switch), on some vehicles, resulted in range switch sensor circuit (p0705), open circuit…
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 2012 Hyundai Azera
38 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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