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Hyundai Azera

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

709

Active records

Recalls

12

Active records

TSBs

161

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

27

Crashes

33

Fires

19

Top reported issues — Hyundai Azera

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Safety restraint issue

199

Operating state

197

Reporting mechanism

182

Condition issue

163

Noise

105

Lighting behavior

59

Steering behavior

49

Driver assistance issue

47

Engine behavior

45

Performance issue

39

Access/entry issue

35

Vibration/harshness

34

Thermal issue

33

Fluid issue

30

Braking behavior

29

Electrical issue

24

Safety restraint behavior

22

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

20

Ride/handling behavior

19

Starting behavior

18

Infotainment behavior

11

Powering on/off behavior

8

HVAC behavior

5

Recent change

5

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Smell

3

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 HYUNDAI AZERA

Filed Apr 13, 2026


Engine overheating without Engine light or any other safety alerts until Engine finally failed

2014 HYUNDAI AZERA

Filed Mar 16, 2026


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 making, why should consumer have to pay? I have had it to two different mechanics, first was hyundai dealer, both diagnostic ran, both same problem. Abs control module going out, interior failure!! My…

2007 HYUNDAI AZERA

Filed Jan 6, 2026


The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. There ws no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel intermittently felt very loose, with a loud clunking noise, and unexpectedly jerked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware…

2015 HYUNDAI AZERA

Filed Nov 22, 2025


Engine has a timing belt issue since 70,000 miles where it will rattle when it starts Transmission is going out BEFORE 100,000 miles

2016 HYUNDAI AZERA

Filed Nov 17, 2025


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 while driving at 55 MPH, a message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was…

2013 HYUNDAI AZERA

Filed Apr 10, 2025


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 coils needed to be replaced. The contact purchased the parts, and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the parts were replaced; however, the vehicle was still shuddering while…

2013 HYUNDAI AZERA

Filed Jan 14, 2025


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 out of the threads and said that it was a manufacturing issue. Head gasket was fixed but the car was having the same issues due to the head bolts being loose. I've taken my vehicle to the nearest…

2013 HYUNDAI AZERA

Filed Dec 30, 2024


Fire

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.

2012 HYUNDAI AZERA

Filed Dec 27, 2024


The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The low oil warning was illuminated. The contact had to leave the vehicle at the side of the road. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure.…

2015 HYUNDAI AZERA

Filed Dec 10, 2024


This is happened too many times even though in frequent and it is very unsafe when it happens on the open road as the steering will be completely unavailable most likely relative to the eps. No incident yet but that is only because I’m a good driver, but it sure is unsafe and scary and something needs to be done as I’ve read many online people having the same issue with this vehicle

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.