2006 Hyundai Azera Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2006 Hyundai Azera, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 51,653 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (72% of reports).
- 57air bags complaints
- 51,653median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 6%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 41 of 57 complaints (72%)
- Seat belt: mentioned in 18 of 57 complaints (32%)
- Tension sensor: mentioned in 5 of 57 complaints (9%)
- Airbag off: mentioned in 5 of 57 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the 2006 Hyundai Azera at $1,450, and half of them between $780 and $2,250.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 47 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 57 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Hyundai Azera air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Azera | 1 | 8% | 33,000 |
| 2016 Azera | 3 | 20% | 900 |
| 2014 Azera | 4 | 8% | 88,001 |
| 2013 Azera | 18 | 16% | 83,000 |
| 2012 Azera | 7 | 9% | 62,000 |
| 2010 Azera | 2 | 25% | 35,500 |
| 2009 Azera | 1 | 4% | 78,000 |
| 2008 Azera | 16 | 23% | 69,250 |
| 2007 Azera | 44 | 33% | 68,400 |
| 2006 Azera | 57 | 30% | 51,653 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seat belts:front; air bags:frontal
Problem: Hyundai de puerto rico is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.
Risk: The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
Fix: Hyundai will inspect and replace the right front seat belt and install a new seat belt tension sensor wiring harness clip, if necessary, and reroute the right front seat belt tension sensor wiring and secure the wiring with a new harness clip. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 8, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico 1-787-999-3333.
Seat belts:front; air bags:frontal
Problem: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.
Risk: The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The air bag light came on for the front passenger seat. I took it to Grayson Hyundai & they tried to get part #88840-3L500-J9 which is the latch right front buckle assembly. I was told there was no part available because my car is a 2006 & manufactures are only required to carry parts for 10 years…
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had illuminated and remained illuminated on the instrument panel for a year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed but no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that on numerous occasions, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The contact was then referred by the dealer to a different dealer where it was diagnosed and produced code: B1489 and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Hyundai Azeras have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about air bags for the 2006 Hyundai Azera (30% of the 188 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Hyundai Azera air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 51,653 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2006 Hyundai Azera?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,450 (half paid between $780 and $2,250), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2006 Hyundai Azera?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 41 of 57 complaints, followed by “seat belt” (18).
See all 2006 Hyundai Azera problems or air bags problems across all Azera years.