What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Azera?

Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (38 complaints), followed by engine (10).

How many 2012 Hyundai Azera complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 74 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Hyundai Azera recalls and problems

2 recalls and 74 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Hyundai Azera.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Hyundai Azera recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · reported September 22, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America · 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
The risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 13V264000 · reported June 25, 2013 · Hyundai Motor Company · 5,200 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
The risk: If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering38
Engine10
Service brakes, hydraulic8
Air bags7
Service brakes4
Suspension3
Unknown or other3
Power train2
Seats2
Engine and engine cooling1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 27, 2024 · Engine and engine cooling · 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The low oil warning was illuminated. The contact had to leave the vehicle at the…

Sep 24, 2024 · Service brakes
Recall for my 2012 hyundai azera number 251 Anti-Brake System (ABS) module that could leak and cause an electrical short that could result in a fire. They want to change a fuse from 40 to 30 amp so when the problem occurs fuse will blow. They should fix the problem replace ABS module. What happens if fuse blows will…

Sep 14, 2024 · Power train
In 2023, Hyundai approved to pay for repairs of vehicles that suffer premature engine failures due to issues such as low oil, metal debris and/or fire in the engine. These issues were predominately found in the GDI engines in Kia and Hyundai vehicles. This suit failed to take into account the Hyundai Azera model and…

Aug 19, 2024 · Service brakes
This recall on the anti-lock brake system was initiated 11 months ago. I brought the Azera into the dealer 2 months ago and they said they had to order parts. I called today and spoke to the parts department. He said he is restricted from ordering the correct part and has no idea when he will be able to order it. Why…

Apr 25, 2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer…

Azera model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	5	26	2	2
2010	3	8	1	0
2011	3	20	2	0
2012	2	74	3	0
2013	2	112	3	6
2014	1	48	0	2
2015	1	9	1	0

Across all years, the 2006 Azera has the most complaints (188). All Hyundai Azera years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Azera, the most recent reported on September 22, 2023 (Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Azera?: Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (38 complaints), followed by engine (10).
How many 2012 Hyundai Azera complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 74 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 27, 2024.