What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Azera?

Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (33 complaints), followed by air bags (18).

How many 2013 Hyundai Azera complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 112 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Hyundai Azera recalls and problems

2 recalls and 112 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Hyundai Azera.

recalls

112

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.

2013 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.

Steering33
Air bags18
Engine17
Service brakes, hydraulic17
Electrical system14
Structure9
Service brakes7
Unknown or other5
Fuel/propulsion system4
Electronic stability control (ESC)3

What owners report

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

Apr 10, 2025 · Electrical system · 140,000 miles
The contact's wife owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering and then stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs, and ignition coils needed to be…

Jan 14, 2025 · Engine
Vehicle started having overheating issues around August 2024, took it to mechanics to get it looked at and tried various fixes, concluding in a blown head gasket. When I took my car to a third party mechanic to fix the head gasket they found that the head bolts of the cars engine had been pulled out of the threads and…

Dec 30, 2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic · fire reported
The Car started to emit Smoke while Driving on highway. All the feature indicate that the issue is purely related to the recall but the Hyndai took in the vehicle and gave me a decision that the engine failure is not related to recall. Said that the recall has been completed.

Nov 23, 2024 · Engine
My Engines head bolts have been pulled out of the threads causing the engine to overheat

Jul 9, 2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the remedy to replace the fuse was inadequate and did not address the possible brake fluid leak, which could cause an electrical short. The contact stated…

Azera model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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
2016	1	15	1	1

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

Questions

Does the 2013 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 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 2013 Hyundai Azera?: Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (33 complaints), followed by air bags (18).
How many 2013 Hyundai Azera complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 112 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 10, 2025.