Airbag complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Air Bag light came on while driving. After getting it checked, the technician stated that the air bag module went out and was erased. A new module would need to be ordered and the old one replaced. repair was not done as the cost was expensive and I don't believe that I should pay for something that is a safety equipment issue, This should be under a lifetime warranty. Currently driving the vehicle without working air bags. Has not been reported to the manufacturer. Light first appeared in February of 2022.
Vehicle airbag light came on by itself while driving. Diagnosis shows that the Module needs to be replaced. Currently the vehicle does not have working airbags. it has been diagnosed by dealer but not manufacturer. Car is currently at the dealer service shop.
While driving, the steering became suddenly loose and nearly took me off the road. I was able to get the vehicle the short distance home, but the steering wheel now feels broken and detached. There was no warning. The passenger airbag light stays on all the time. I have found that both issues and parts are actually covered in other years, but not mine, which I have confirmed with a local dealer. With only 68800 miles, these should both be fully covered manufacturer repair since they are safety-related and there are numerous similar reports. There was no "crash" or "injury" per the questions below, BUT there should have been, and there was not, only because I was able to regain just enough control of the car to avoid a crash. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to billingsley Hyundai of lawton (2502 nw 82nd st, lawton, OK 73505, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not issued any air bag recalls for this year, make, and model vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,001.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the volume of the radio failed to function as needed. Additionally, she also noticed that the passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the clockspring needed to be replaced and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Azera. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, it was rear ended by a second vehicle. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was severely damaged. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the left knee, left arm, shoulder, and face. The front passenger sustained chest and right arm injuries. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was towed away. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning light indicated that the air bag was off with a passenger seated in the passenger's seat. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the air bag sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact called the dealer who informed her that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
On January 19,2023 my air bag light and check engine light came on in my Azera 2012 I took my car to the Hyundai dealership center in Salisbury Maryland they said after doing the diagnostic my car was going to need seat cushion for airbag light and for the door latch and will cost me with having a warranty 3265.00 dollars . There is no recall on the car however the Hyundai Motor Company recalled my make and year as of May 22 2012 for occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult or a child or a child restraint seat since my car was manufactured in May 14 of 2012 it does not fit in that recall however, what if my car isn't recalled they say it could be recalled later my concern is I would like it to be covered under that recall for my car as of May 22, 2012 I feel that my car was not built up in those airbags in the …
Related recalls (1)
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Azera years have airbag problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (57), 2007 (44), 2013 (18), 2008 (16) and 2012 (7) model years. Airbag complaints make up 30% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Azera airbag problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 13V-264 (sensor/control module-inactive, Jun 25, 2013). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Hyundai Azera airbag problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles; 37% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the frontal (12 mentions), followed by the frontal › driver clockspring/spiral cassette (2).
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.