2013 Hyundai Azera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Azera years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Azera. That ranks 3rd out of 13 Azera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (33 complaints, 29%), typically at around 61,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 fires, 6 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 112owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Hyundai Azera problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 33 | 29% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 16% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 17 | 15% | 103,770 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 15% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 13% | 26,850 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 8% | 127 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 6% | 49,864 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 4% | 48,345 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | 46,200 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 35,940 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 49,864 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 10,125 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 19,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Hyundai Azera recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact's wife owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering and then stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs, and ignition…
Vehicle started having overheating issues around August 2024, took it to mechanics to get it looked at and tried various fixes, concluding in a blown head gasket. When I took my car to a third party mechanic to fix the head gasket they found that the head bolts of the cars engine had been pulled…
The Car started to emit Smoke while Driving on highway. All the feature indicate that the issue is purely related to the recall but the Hyndai took in the vehicle and gave me a decision that the engine failure is not related to recall. Said that the recall has been completed.
My Engines head bolts have been pulled out of the threads causing the engine to overheat
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the remedy to replace the fuse was inadequate and did not address the possible brake fluid leak, which could cause an electrical short…
Other Hyundai Azera years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Azera | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 Azera | 15 | 1 |
| 2015 Azera | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 Azera | 48 | 1 |
| 2013 | 112 | 2 |
| 2012 Azera | 74 | 2 |
| 2011 Azera | 20 | 3 |
| 2010 Azera | 8 | 3 |
| 2009 Azera | 26 | 5 |
| 2008 Azera | 69 | 6 |
| 2007 Azera | 132 | 8 |
| 2006 Azera | 188 | 5 |
| 2005 Azera | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Azera?
Owners most often report steering, air bags, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Azera?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Hyundai Azera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Azera model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.