Hyundai Azera recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 713 owner complaints for the Hyundai Azera (model years 2005–2017). The most reported problem area is air bags (153 complaints), followed by electrical system (104 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 112 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 74 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 5 | 26 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 69 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 8 | 132 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 188 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (188), 2007 (132) and 2013 (112). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Hyundai Azera model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 153 | 10 of 13 | |
| Electrical system | 104 | 10 of 13 | |
| Steering | 97 | 9 of 13 | |
| Seats | 70 | 7 of 13 | |
| Engine | 67 | 10 of 13 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V651000 | Sep 22, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2012–2015 | 1,649,478 |
| 21V619000 | Aug 6, 2021 | Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch | 2016–2017 | 348,158 |
| 18V026000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2006–2011 | 87,854 |
| 16V630000 | Aug 31, 2016 | Seats: front assembly, power adjust | 2007–2008 | 9,700 |
| 13V354000 | Aug 12, 2013 | Suspension: rear | 2006–2011 | 364,502 |
| 13V264000 | Jun 25, 2013 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2012–2013 | 5,200 |
| 13V113000 | Apr 1, 2013 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2007–2011 | 1,712,336 |
| 10V007000 | Jan 8, 2010 | Seat belts: front | 2006–2009 | 80 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 33 complaints and a fire in 20 complaints; 27 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.