Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Hyundai Azera owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Re: 2008 Hyundai Azera / 78,000 miles. The vehicle was being driven at 45mph on a straight 4 lane highway when the driver's power seat suddenly moved all the way to the far rearward position, causing the driver to be unable to reach the brake pedal or accelerator. She pushed the seat switch to return the seat to the originally selected position, but when the switch was released, the seat again returned to the rearward position. She was able to move the seat forward, and keep it there by holding the switch to the forward position, temporarily regaining control of the car. While holding the switch in the forward position, a beeping sound was heard. Once stopped, the seat switch was released, and the seat again returned to the far rearward position. …
This accident happened in waco, texas, mclennan county. Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling west on fm 308 on the inside lane. Azera was traveling north on fm 933 on the outside lane. The driver of the Chevrolet pickup truck was not wearing his corrective lenses according to his dl restriction (restriction a) and disregarded a stop sign and flashing red light at the intersection. Due to this, the Chevrolet pickup truck struck the Azera fd to rbq. This collision spun the Azera clockwise. The Azera left the roadway to the east and went into a ditch and received fd damage. The Azera came to rest facing south in the ditch. The Chevrolet pickup truck came to rest facing north on fm 933 on the inside lane. All air bags deployed in the Azera except the drivers seat and drivers side curtain. Driver received blunt force damage to his left shoulder. Surgery was preformed on March 12, 2014. …
Started having a problem with the vehicle when my wife rode with me and the "passenger airbag off" light flashed on and off. Eventually, it started to remain on the whole time with her in the seat. Now the passenger seat belt unfastened light flashes constantly with no one in the seat. I took it to my local Hyundai to diagnose the issue and it is reading a fault code b1489 indicating an issue with the passenger occupant detection system (pods). Since there are numerous other Hyundai model's dating back to the mid-2000's that have had recall's on the pods, I am wondering if my vehicle May use the same seat sensor's that the other model's use. I haven't received a straight answer to if when the pods is defective, will the passenger airbags not deploy, or will they deploy no matter what should the event be triggered.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact was driving 5 MPH into a parking space when the driver's side front seat moved forward forcefully and independently. The failure recurred intermittently and without warning. The contact experienced difficulty steering and crashed into a building. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was inspected by a local dealer but no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Tl contact owns a 2008 hyundia Azera. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the front driver's side automatic seat moved independently into the forward position. The contact was able to move the seat into the proper adjustment however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V630000 (seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the front driver's seat moved independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Power drivers seat moves on its own. It moves forward with the back seat rest pushing me and actually pinning me into the steering wheel this occurs both while parked with the engine in the off or running, and in while the vehicle is being driven at any speed. The motion of the seat varies from sever to minor movement. It does not make any different if on the highway or urban streets. Unknown cause at this time.
Power seat and back rest operates at will. While operating the vehicle I have had the seat move forward rapidly causing a dangerous and unsafe condition. Hyundai has had many complainants in this area, and refuses to recall and repair the problem. How many injuries and death does it take in order to have the federal government act on this matter?
Driver side power seat moves forward during vehicle operation. Electric motor for reclining back rest engages while vehicle is being driven. Motor pushes seat forward forcing driver dangerously close to steering wheel and compromising drivers ability to operate vehicle safely.
The driver's side power seat is malfunctioning. The seat often moves on its own without operating the power position switch. This can be very dangerous. When inspected by Hyundai dealer problem has not been resolved. Seat malfunction has happened both in motion and stationary.
Related recalls
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.
Seat complaints in other Azera years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat problems on the 2008 Hyundai Azera?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Hyundai Azera, 35% of the model year's 69 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2008 Hyundai Azera seat problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 16V-630 (power adjust, Aug 31, 2016). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2008 Hyundai Azera seat problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles, and 26% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to seats 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.