Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Hyundai Azera owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the anti-lock braking system malfunctioned then failed to respond. The ABS warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The insurance company was notified of the failure and the vehicle was towed to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that multiple relays were installed in the vehicle and previously failed while driving. The vehicle was taken to an undisclosed dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS relay switch box was faulty and the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V026000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the failure recurred. …
The vehicle has a random, chronic no start issue. Everything appears to be working normally, and you will turn the key with no crank. All the dashboard lights work, everything is as normal except it wont turn over. The dealer will not help. They refuse to even attempt replacing parts with my approval, just to try to rule things out. Due to my own investigation into the problem, we have successfully replaced the transmission inhibitor switch twice with good results. That switch will not allow the engine to crank if the car thinks the transmission is not in park. The first time the repair worked for 1 year, and the second time 6-8 months. I'm having the problem again, not sure where to turn for help. Dealer is useless, local shops have no better ideas than I do.
When driving, if you encounter even a small bump in the road, the car jumps as if it were a train jumping the tracks and getting back on track. If it's raining, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding across the road. (Finally, realizing that I WAS sliding across the road).
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Hyundai Azera. While the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact stated that the fire caused damage to the mobile home sub structure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V026000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Fitzgerald's countryside Hyundai was called at [phone] and an appointment was made to have the recall remedy performed; however, the vehicle caught on fire prior to the repair date. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 11074631. The approximate failure mileage was 80,300. - (recall related incident) ts
The car caught fire in the inside and the police says it was electrical but we haven't received any notification are recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that all of the lights on the instrument panel, the air conditioning unit, and headlights turned on and off independently several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator May be defective. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000. ......updated 04/01/16 consumer stated the service technician that the part has been changed this why the number has been recently changed, clearly showing the harass was defective. Updated 6/6/18
Any time I let my foot off the gas the car dashboard lights dim, the radio loses volume, and the headlights dim. This is all very noticable. Recently the car would sometimes feel as though the brakes had been stomped on. When this happens I get and ABS system failure alert on the dashboard and my check engine light turns on. A couple of times this happened it has completely shut off the engine. Because it turned off I didn't have power steering, so I had to pull over and restart my engine. This happens as I'm driving, I noticed it happens when it shifts down gears. Sometimes when I accelerate and the car shift gears up it can happen as well. I found a notice about a recall on these cars for the ABS module system issue. Recall #172.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed to provide adequate illumination while driving. The contact had to engage the high beam headlights to view the road. Also, when the brake pedal was depressed, the illumination from the low beam headlights dimmed. Furthermore, the instrument panel lighting failed to operate and the gauges could not be viewed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and the alternator was replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The battery and the low and high beam headlight bulbs were also replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. While driving 35 MPH, the headlights malfunctioned and dimmed without warning. Also, the vehicle speed reduced independently on more than one occasion and the ABS failure indicator illuminated without warning. An independent mechanic replaced the alternator, but the failures recurred. Kennesaw Hyundai in kennesaw, georgia was contacted about the series of failures and stated that the failures corrected themselves. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that when the key was turned to the on position, the engine failed to start. The contact mentioned that the vehicle made a clink noise and then stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the vehicle experienced a security failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Electrical complaints in other Azera years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2006 Hyundai Azera?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Hyundai Azera, 18% of the model year's 188 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2006 Hyundai Azera electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2006 Hyundai Azera, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Hyundai Azera electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.