2014 Hyundai Azera Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 18, 2026 · 48 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Azera years
More complaints than other years 6th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Azera. That ranks 6th out of 13 Azera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (18 complaints, 38%), typically at around 78,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Hyundai Azera problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic18 · ~78,000 mi
Steering9 · ~19,495 mi
Electrical System7 · ~1,000 mi
Engine7 · ~20,202 mi
Service Brakes6 · ~85,000 mi
Air Bags4 · ~88,001 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~53,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~103 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~200 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~1,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1838%78,000——
Steering919%19,495——
Electrical System715%1,000——
Engine715%20,202——
Service Brakes613%85,000——
Air Bags48%88,001——
Unknown or Other24%53,000——
Vehicle Speed Control24%103——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)12%200——
Exterior Lighting12%1,000——
Firerelated12%165,000——
Seats12%1,000——
Structure12%21,200——
Wheels12%50,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 18 complaints
2014: 3201432015: 4201542016: 4201642017: 1201712018: 1201812019: 1201912020: 3202032021: 2202122022: 3202232023: 6202362024: 182024182026: 220262

n = 48 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Hyundai Azera recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outsideSep 22, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles

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.

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 owns a 2014 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH uphill, the steering column suddenly locked up. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. After restarting the vehicle, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning light illuminated. The…

Steering · received Aug 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11757717

The ABS control module needs replacing. The day it started with issues, my abs light as well as esc light, at first. Later all dash lights came on, loud beeping and eventually lost all power while driving. I understand the "fuse" was replaced during recall, but if the damage was already in the…

Service Brakes · received Mar 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11724814

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 20, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11626457

 The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 17, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11620363

The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2014 Hyundai Azera. The contact's wife stated that while driving home at approximately 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and felt abnormally soft. The failure progressed and the brake pedal was being depressed but the brakes hesitated to…

Service Brakes · received Oct 15, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11619963

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Azera?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 18 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Hyundai Azera?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2014 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 2014 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.