2013 Hyundai Azera Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 16%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Hyundai Azera, 16% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I crank up my 2013 Hyundai Azera the airbag light came on.I waited and the light never went out.had my car scanned and it stated the error is the clock spring in the steering wheel.I feel as if my safety is compromised if the air bag isn't working properly.I keep all maintenance up on my vehicle but this is out of my control.”
NHTSA complaint #11244346, filed 2019-08, 111,000 miles“Car was parked overnight in my driveway. The next morning I got up, started my car and now the air bag light is on. Dealer says I need a new clockspring. My car has 53000 miles. No accidents, oil changes every 3000 miles. How does this happen. Its clearly a manufacturing problem with Hyundai.”
NHTSA complaint #11286980, filed 2019-12, 53,000 miles“As of 7/26/19 my airbag light came on when I started my car it was still overnight and hasn't gone off I took it to nalley Hyundai in lithonia g.a 8/12/19 where I was told theirs no recall but the clock screw needs to be replaced and my steering column to fix the click in the steering wheel and was then given an estimate I feel this is a faulty item that is conducive to my safety and I shouldn't have to pay for it”
NHTSA complaint #11243387, filed 2019-08, 98,888 miles“At approximately 40k miles the air bag warning indicator came on while there was a child passenger in the front seat. It only came on when my 15 year old would sit there and we were moving. I brought it to the dealer and the fault was reset. The dealer stated if it reoccured they would order a new sensor. It did reoccur this time while traveling on the highway with a 160 lb. 5'5 man in the passenger seat, and the dealer was notified. I was told that when the part came in they would call. The dealer never called. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104937, filed 2018-07, 40,000 miles“Steering wheel: the steering wheel shakes vigorously when driving on the highway going past 60. Also, big clunking sound when turning the wheel. Feels like steering wheel will fall off. Had a similar issue with my sonata. There was a recall on the sonata on this to replace the steering coupling. Airbag light stays on: same issue as my sonata, however there is no recall on the Azera. This is clearly issues with lot of Hyundai's. This needs anew clock spring assembly/spiral cable. If these are same issues on a sonata then there should of been a recall on the Azera as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11256590, filed 2019-09, 83,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V264000Jun 25, 2013Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant…Covers: Hyundai Azera 2012–2013
Related service bulletins
- 11033679May 23, 2026Certain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 – 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year Veloster…
- 11032526Apr 25, 2026Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending…
- 11032525Apr 25, 2026Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending…
- 11032523Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province…
- 11032522Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by…
- 10196577May 14, 2021The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2014 | 4 | 8% |
| 2013 | 18 | 16% |
| 2012 | 7 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 25% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 16 | 23% |
| 2007 | 44 | 33% |
| 2006 | 57 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Azera
33 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
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