Hyundai Azera Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 28, 2026 · 104 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Hyundai Azera across 10 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (33). The words owners use most often: “driver seat” (7% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Driver seat: mentioned in 7 of 104 complaints (7%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles11 · 14%
10k–25k miles6 · 8%
25k–50k miles19 · 24%
50k–75k miles13 · 17%
75k–100k miles12 · 15%
100k–150k miles11 · 14%
150k+ miles6 · 8%

How serious are the reports?

Of 104 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 2 an injury.

Hyundai Azera electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2006, with 33 complaints
2006: 332006332007: 192007192008: 142008142009: 7200972011: 5201152013: 142013142014: 7201472015: 1201512016: 2201622017: 220172

n = 104 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2017 Azera217%85,666
2016 Azera213%—
2015 Azera111%—
2014 Azera715%1,000
2013 Azera1413%26,850
2011 Azera525%52,180
2009 Azera727%100,752
2008 Azera1420%65,000
2007 Azera1914%66,400
2006 Azera3318%64,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2014, with 10 complaints
2007: 2200722008: 222009: 1200912010: 772011: 6201162012: 772013: 6201362014: 10102015: 8201582016: 662017: 4201742018: 992019: 8201982020: 442021: 6202162022: 222023: 6202362024: 772025: 1202512026: 22

n = 104 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists electrical system for the Hyundai Azera. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

My 2007 Hyundai Azera is subject to NHTSA Recall 18V026 (Hyundai Safety Recall Campaign 172) for water intrusion into the ABS control module causing electrical short circuits and fire risk. The recall remedy — installation of a relay to cut power to the ABS module when the ignition is off — was…

Received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767612

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…

Received Mar 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11724814

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…

Received Apr 10, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11653895

When driving, if you encounter even a small bump in the road, the car jumps as if it were a train jumping the tracks and getting back on track. If it's raining, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding across the road. (Finally, realizing that I WAS sliding across the road).

Received Nov 18, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11625930

My car started smoking while off and parked after the recall was initiated, and I went through my insurance but they can’t find the problem and I also contacted Hyundai who has never contacted me back. My car is still sitting at Auto Nation Hyundai and nothing has been done. I’m not driving…

Received Apr 24, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11585080

Frequently asked questions

Do all Hyundai Azeras have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about electrical system for the Hyundai Azera. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Hyundai Azera electrical system?

No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Hyundai Azera?

The most frequent phrase is “driver seat”, in 7 of 104 complaints.

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