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Hyundai AzeraModel year report

2016 Hyundai Azera Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,196miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 3.3L 6-cyl FWD · 20 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Hyundai Azera (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Azera. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by steering (3) and electrical system (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,196 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 75 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 9 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.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Air Bag light came on while driving. After getting it checked, the technician stated that the air bag module went out and was erased. A new module would need to be ordered and the old one replaced. repair was not done as the cost was expensive and I don't believe that I should pay for something that is a safety equipment issue, This should be under a lifetime warranty. Currently driving the vehicle without working air bags. Has not been reported to the manufacturer. Light first appeared in February of 2022.”

NHTSA complaint #11479563, filed 2022-08

Steering: “The steering would almost lock up when trying to make small adjustments. Doesn't seem to happen (or I have not not noticed it) in town, but definitely noticable during highway driving. I feel this to be a hazard in case I need to make a sudden steering change. Brought it in to the dealership, and they indicated it was an alignment issue, not covered under warranty. Paid $120 for alignment and it seemed to be ok for a little bit. Issue is back now 11,000 miles later. I found a TSB on a similar issue, which I noted to the dealership, and they informed me that they were not related.”

NHTSA complaint #11402797, filed 2021-03, 36,393 miles

Electrical system: “Moonroof- I opened my moonroof and when I tried to close it, the sunshade would not retract - it is hanging - causing me not to be able to see the back window when looking through my rear view mirror. I brought to a body shop and they said it is a design flaw. Now they want $1,800 to fix it!”

NHTSA complaint #11546841, filed 2023-09

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 36,393 miles.

25%0–100%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,196 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2017202152022202320252026
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 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-cyl6-speed automatic202823$2,900
Azera Limited FWD3.3L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192822$3,050

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 2016 Hyundai Azera → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 75 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 75 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 2016 Hyundai Azera have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Azera as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Hyundai Azera is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by steering with 3.

Has the 2016 Hyundai Azera been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Hyundai Azera get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Hyundai Azera (Azera, 3.3L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Hyundai Azera reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,196 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 36,393 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.