2006 Hyundai Azera Headlight Problems

Which parts fail

• Headlights
  18

Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  2049%
• 25k–50k
  820%
• 50k–75k
  37%
• 75k–100k
  615%
• 100k–150k
  37%
• 150k+
  12%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Hyundai Azera owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

While driving at night, for the first time since buying our Hyundai Azera, I was horrified to find the headlights were barely visible and pointing at the ground. I had to drive with the bright lights on. Even after the dealer adjusted them we continue to have to use the bright lights for safe driving. It appears the inside of the lens covers, in front of the regular bulbs, are severely scratched or cloudy so the lights can't illuminate the roads! This seems like a serious flaw for night driving. We are often on two lane roads that are hilly and curvy, with the occasional dear crossing in front of us, as well as oncoming cars. If we dim our lights for them, we literally can't see the road in front of us, and practically have to stop until the oncoming car goes by. We inquired, and were told the entire headlight unit will have to be replaced and is very expensive. Both sides are bad. …

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 contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. While driving 35 MPH on a dark road, the driver was unable to see a deer in the road because the headlights were shining only 20 feet ahead. As a result, the deer was struck by the vehicle. The driver was uninjured and the vehicle was not damaged. The vehicle was driven to the driver's residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the headlights were not defective. The manufacturer stated that there was a recall relating to the headlights, but it did not apply to the vehicle. The current mileage was 33,375 and failure mileage was 33,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the adjuster for the head lamp fixture was not structurally sound. An independent mechanic adjusted the lighting fixture, but the head lamp fixture structure was inferior and impacted the contact's visibility while using the low beam, high beam, or daytime running lamps. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not included in two unknown exterior lighting recalls. The manufacturer also issued seven tsbs for the electrical system. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

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. While operating the vehicle, the driver side headlight was misaligned and caused the light to project to the ground. The failure diminished the driver's visibility. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08e021000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the headlights were not bright enough while driving at night. The dealer diagnosed that the headlights needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Vehicle brake lights dim when headlights are off. Also, high mounted center brake light does not illuminate during braking when headlights are off. The center brake light briefly lights for a 1/2 second, then shuts off. This can be dangerous particularly in daytime driving, if headlights are not on full or in automatic setting.

I get a lot of water through the firewall and trunk .when I use my turn signal my running lights go out and my headlights go dim and I have no control over my lights ABS warning light comes on every thing electrical goes haywire.pleas help me this happens all day every time I get on the road

Headlights are dimming while city driving due to a faulty wiring harness. Several complaints have been made but no recall has been updated. Most occurs in motion but also happens when parked when the engine is on and turning the wheels.

Related recalls

Headlight complaints in other Azera years