Hyundai Azera Problems by Year
Hyundai Azera years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Azera year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 Azera: 188 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 Azera: 132 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2013 Azera: 112 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2010 Azera: 8 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2015 Azera: 9 complaints, 1 recall
- 2017 Azera: 12 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Hyundai Azera problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 153 | 10 | 16 |
| Steering problems | 105 | 11 | 3 |
| Electrical System problems | 104 | 10 | 3 |
| Seats | 72 | 8 | 2 |
| Engine | 71 | 11 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 63 | 12 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 52 | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 | 7 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 45 | 9 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 | 10 | 8 |
| Suspension | 36 | 7 | 2 |
| Power Train | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 6 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| Visibility | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Tires | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Equipment | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Hyundai Azera problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Hyundai Azera model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Azera | 12 | 1 | — | Steering | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Azera | 15 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 Azera | 9 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2014 Azera | 48 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Azera | 112 | 2 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 Azera | 74 | 2 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Azera | 20 | 3 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Azera | 8 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 Azera | 26 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Azera | 69 | 6 | — | Seats | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Azera | 132 | 8 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Azera | 188 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Azera | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Azera years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (188), 2007 (132), 2008 (69), 2012 (74), 2013 (112) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Azera year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai Azera?
Air Bags, with 153 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Azera have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.