Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
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 approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle rode over a slight bump in the roadway and the rear-end of the vehicle started swaying to the left and the right. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle to check for a flat tire and observed that the tires were inflated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but occurred at various speeds while driving over a slight bump in the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact looked under the vehicle and saw that the rear driver's side upper control arm and the rear mount had detached from the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 MPH and reversing out of her driveway there was a loud clunking noise heard. The contact stopped the vehicle and placed it in park(P) and observed that the driver's side rear tire had collapsed inward toward the wheel well. The contact stated that the crossmember had detached from the subframe and was on the driveway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crossmember had fractured from excessive rust and that the rear suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact had the vehicle repaired in 2018 under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension). The contact related the current failure to the recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side wheel unexpectedly collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame had severe corrosion, causing the rear control arm to detach. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 193,430.
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).
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. …
Seat: in August 2019, while my son was driving my car with both hands on the steering wheel and me in the front passenger seat on a city street the driver seat back started to fold forward to the point my son was screaming and scared not knowing what was happening he had to make an abrupt exit off the road into a parking lot we were passing. Once safely parked he pulled the latch on the side that controls the seat back and made the seat go back into place. Now as of May 2020, the seat will only go backwards and is stuck in that position and will not go forward at all. Suspension: I have had this car since the beginning of April 2014, I have had the suspension done I know at a minimum of 5 times to date, the last being 7/2/2020 and currently being told it needs to be fixed again!!!!!! This is ridiculous!!! …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number :13V354000 (suspension). The contact took the vehicle to john amato Hyundai of milwaukee (8301 n 76th st, milwaukee, wi 53223) where they applied a waxing application to the suspension to prevent corrosion as stated in the recall. A few years after the recall was performed, the contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the left rear spring detached from the vehicle without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the rear cross member had failed. The contact then called the dealer that performed the recall and they stated that they would inspect the vehicle however, they declined to cover the cost of the tow to the dealer. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and a case was filed. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently switched from one lane to the other. The contact pulled over and waited for a while before driving to the residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the rear driver's side wheel was tilted inward. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the subframe was severely corroded with rust holes throughout the center of the subframe. The vehicle was purchased from liberty Ford southwest, inc. Located at (6600 pearl rd, parma heights, oh 44130, [phone]) who was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was referred to an unknown Hyundai dealer. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
My cars driver side back wheel inverted after I made a turn, on to dixie hwy. I had my car looked at by afford auto repair. They informed me that my control arms had corroded, and broke throught the under carriage.. The had seen it before with my model and sonata and that ist had a recall. I had my car towed to kerry Hyundai in florence, y 41042. Hyundai called back to deny the recall based on the mileage on my vehicle.I have searched for an answere because the recall im referring to doesn't speak about mileage. My car also has recall 172 active now, that Hyundai has addressed yet, as of the time since we took it there for this recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V354000 (suspension). While driving various speeds, the vehicle wobbled when making turns. The contact noticed that the rear driver's side wheel was protruding from the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to her home. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000. The consumer stated was repaired out of pocket.
Related recalls
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.
NHTSA investigations
Rear Control Arm Failure
In a letter dated August 9, 2013, Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that Hyundaiis conducting a safety recall (13V-354) involving approximately 239,000 vehicles involving model year (MY) 2006 through 2010 Hyundai Sonata vehicles (approximately 215,000)produced beginning on March 1, 2005 through January 21, 2010 and model year (MY) 2006 through 2011 Hyundai Azera vehicles…
Suspension complaints in other Azera years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2006 Hyundai Azera?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Hyundai Azera, 11% of the model year's 188 complaints. The component named most often is front › shock absorber (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Hyundai Azera suspension problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 13V-354 (rear, Aug 12, 2013). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Hyundai Azera suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 141,000 miles, and 21% before 25,000 miles.
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.