2016 Hyundai Azera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Azera years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Azera. That ranks 9th out of 13 Azera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 20%), typically at around 900 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 20% | 900 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 20% | 34,197 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | 900 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 900 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Hyundai Azera recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Hello, my car was parked at home and as I turned the engine on, I noticed the red light 'oil pressure' on the dashboard. I checked the oil level and it was very low. On the same day I purchases 2 quarts of oil to keep it at a safe level. The next day I checked the dip stick again and much oil was…
On XXX while my daughter was driving this car on [XXX] outside of [XXX], the car caught fire and within minutes was engulfed in flames. My daughter and her boyfriend only had enough time to pull off the road and get out. The entire vehicle burnt to the ground. My daughter and boyfriend were minutes…
Engine overheating without Engine light or any other safety alerts until Engine finally failed
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the heating system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to two Goodyear Auto Repair Shops, where it was diagnosed with a head gasket leak. One of the Goodyear facilities replaced the thermostat and the radiator. The contact stated that…
Moonroof- I opened my moonroof and when I tried to close it, the sunshade would not retract - it is hanging - causing me not to be able to see the back window when looking through my rear view mirror. I brought to a body shop and they said it is a design flaw. Now they want $1,800 to fix it!
Other Hyundai Azera years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Azera | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 15 | 1 |
| 2015 Azera | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 Azera | 48 | 1 |
| 2013 Azera | 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 2016 Hyundai Azera?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Hyundai Azera?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.