2010 Hyundai Azera Problems & Complaints

Better than average71% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Azera at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Azera with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 71% fewer than a typical Azera model year at the same age, making the 2010 one of the better Azera years. The most reported problem area is the air bags (2 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

8complaints
3recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Hyundai Azera problems

  • Air bags~40,000 miles
    225%
  • Wheels & tires~18,000 miles
    225%
  • Brakes~91,000 miles
    225%
  • Engine & cooling~91,000 miles
    225%
  • Steering~91,000 miles
    113%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    113%

Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Hyundai Azera complaints by model year

2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620171881326926820741124891512
Owner complaints per model year, Hyundai Azera. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Azera years: 2010, 2015, 2016. Years to avoid: 2006, 2007, 2013, 2012, 2008. Compare all years →

2010 Hyundai Azera recalls (3)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

NHTSA recall 18V-026 · Jan 9, 2018 · 87,854 vehicles

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.

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 13V-354 · Aug 12, 2013 · 364,502 vehicles

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.

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

NHTSA recall 13V-113 · Apr 1, 2013 · 1,712,336 vehicles

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2010 Hyundai Azera:

Rear Control Arm Failure

NHTSA investigation PE13007 · opened Mar 25, 2013 · closed Aug 20, 2013 · led to recall 13V-354

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…

2010 Hyundai Azera engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.3L 6-cyl5-speed automaticFWD18 / 26 / 21
3.8L 6-cyl5-speed automaticFWD17 / 26 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Large car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Hyundai Azera a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Azera rates better than average: 71% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Azera at the same age. It is one of the best Azera years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Hyundai Azera?

The air bags — 2 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (2) and brakes (2).

How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Azera have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Azera, the most recent from January 9, 2018 (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Azera?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2015 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006, 2007, 2013, 2012 and 2008. See the full Hyundai Azera years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Hyundai Azera problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 57% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 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.