2016 Hyundai Azera recalls and problems

1 recall and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Azera.

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recalls
15
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
1
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.

2016 Hyundai Azera recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch

NHTSA campaign 21V619000 · reported August 6, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America · 348,158 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
The risk
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Jul 14, 2026 · Engine

Hello, my car was parked at home and as I turned the engine on, I noticed the red light 'oil pressure' on the dashboard. I checked the oil level and it was very low. On the same day I purchases 2 quarts of oil to keep it at a safe level. The next day I checked the dip stick again and much oil was loss. I was very…

Jul 5, 2026 · Unknown or other · fire reported

On … while my daughter was driving this car on […] outside of […], the car caught fire and within minutes was engulfed in flames. My daughter and her boyfriend only had enough time to pull off the road and get out. The entire vehicle burnt to the ground. My daughter and boyfriend were minutes from burning to death in…

Apr 13, 2026 · Engine

Engine overheating without Engine light or any other safety alerts until Engine finally failed

Nov 17, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 109,000 miles

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the heating system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to two Goodyear Auto Repair Shops, where it was diagnosed with a head gasket leak. One of the Goodyear facilities replaced the thermostat and the radiator. The contact stated that while driving at 55…

Sep 27, 2023 · 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!

Azera model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2013 211236
2014 14802
2015 1910
2016 11511
2017 11210

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

Questions

Does the 2016 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Hyundai Azera, the most recent reported on August 6, 2021 (Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Azera?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (3 complaints), followed by steering (3).
How many 2016 Hyundai Azera complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 15 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 14, 2026.