2013 Hyundai Azera Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 15%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,770miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Hyundai Azera, 15% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,770 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My engine seized up a few weeks ago while doing about 38 MPH on a city street. There was no warning prior to the engine seizing (I.e. Check engine light, oil temp gauge) nothing. The car made a rattling noise and started to shake violently as I tried to pull it off the road. I had it towed to a Hyundai dealership to have the engine looked at. The mechanic could not figure out what caused the engine to seize and wrote it up as an engine parts malfunction. I was told it would cost 14k to replace the motor and the Hyundai refused to cover any of the repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11252361, filed 2019-08, 115,540 miles“This vehicle had been same issues from very beginning after purchased yr 2013. Shaking entire vhehcle every morning and exhaust furnes so I took sevices severial times on dealer shop on pharr,texas. Nothing changed and nothing improved they just mentioned it came from original engine design and typical problems but nothing serious. Oct.24th 2017 drop off my car at the dealer shop at pharr,texas and they did diagnosis and replaced some parts of the engin day by day. However they still do not know what is roots causes until today. …”
NHTSA complaint #11046019, filed 2017-11, 48,345 miles“My 2013 Hyundai Azera engine failed may 19, 2019 as I was driving on the highway, my car insurance denied my claim due to findings of a manufactures/mechanical default and Hyundai refused to fix it stating it was out of warranty and that I had to pay out of pocket, if and wheni get it towed there. On october 2020, Hyundai received my car by tow and said that they could rebuild an engine and put it in at a cost to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321249, filed 2020-04“I was driving on a highway when my vehicle started to stall. My acceleration had dropped quickly and I couldn't speed up. I put on my hazard lights and was able to drive off the closest exit. Once I got off the exit, my car stalled completely. I had to get it towed to my daughter's house because I am originally from a different city and was out of town. I had a mechanic take a look and it and they stated that he wouldn't be able to fix it because the engine that I had was under a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11534563, filed 2023-07“Engine started knocking about 3 to 4 months ago, Car keeps having random times when it won't starr. The lights came on dash nothingto the engine. The dealership has checked it a few times but can'tfind anything. The knocking is consistentif you drive it for more than a couple of miles. Car is available for inspection. Also my MPG has been increasingly getting worse. The gauge says 19 but I'm averaging about 12. I was advised by a mechanic (all work done on my car is at a dealership) that the Hyundai has issues with this model/year car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11493828, filed 2022-11Related 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…
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 2013 Hyundai Azera
33 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsAir bags
18 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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