Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12 | −42% | 1 | Steering | Good |
| 2016 | 15 | −46% | 1 | Airbag | Good |
| 2015 | 9 | −63% | 1 | Acceleration | Good |
| 2014 | 48 | typical | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 2013 | 112 | 3.0× | 2 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2012 | 74 | 2.4× | 2 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2011 | 20 | typical | 3 | Transmission | Average |
| 2010 | 8 | −71% | 3 | Airbag | Good |
| 2009 | 26 | typical | 5 | Electrical | Average |
| 2008 | 69 | 2.4× | 6 | Seat | Avoid |
| 2007 | 132 | 4.5× | 8 | Airbag | Avoid |
| 2006 | 188 | 6.1× | 5 | Airbag | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Azera year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hyundai Azera problems
Latest Hyundai Azera recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
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.
Remedy: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Latch
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.
Remedy: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge.
Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Suspension › Rear
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine,…
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hyundai Azera should you avoid?
2006, 2007, 2013, 2012 and 2008 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Azera years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2006.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Azera?
2010 has the fewest complaints compared with other Azera years at the same age, followed by 2015 and 2016. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Hyundai Azera problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (153), brakes (117) and steering (105). Airbag complaints peak in the 2006 model year.
How many recalls has the Hyundai Azera had?
11 recalls across 2006–2017. The model year with the most is 2007. See all Hyundai Azera recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.