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Hyundai Azera recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 712 owner complaints for the Hyundai Azera, covering model years 2005 to 2017. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (188), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 11 recall campaigns on file
  • 712 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 13 model years with data (2005–2017)
  • most complaints: 2006 (188 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (153 complaints)
  • latest recall 23V651000 (reported Sep 22, 2023)
  • 33 complaints reporting a crash (4.6%)
  • 20 complaints reporting a fire (2.8%)
  • 21 complaints reporting an injury (2.9%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a death (0.3%)

Hyundai Azera complaints by model year

12 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 188 of 712, or 26.4%. Next come 2007 (131) and 2013 (112). The fewest are for 2010, with 8 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Hyundai Azera owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2006–2017Column chart of 712 complaints across 12 model years. The highest is 2006 with 188. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2006: 188 complaints18820062007: 131 complaints13120072008: 69 complaints6920082009: 26 complaints2620092010: 8 complaints820102011: 20 complaints2020112012: 74 complaints7420122013: 112 complaints11220132014: 48 complaints4820142015: 9 complaints920152016: 15 complaints1520162017: 12 complaints122017
Hyundai Azera complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Hyundai Azera complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
20061889461
20071315130
2008695430
2009262201
201081000
2011202010
2012743020
20131123630
2014480200
201591020
2016151110
2017121000
All model years7123320212

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Hyundai Azera components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 153 complaints (21.5% of all 712), followed by Steering (105) and Electrical System (103).

Components named most often in Hyundai Azera complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Hyundai Azera complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags15321.5%
Steering10514.7%
Electrical System10314.5%
Seats7210.1%
Engine7110.0%
Service Brakes628.7%
Exterior Lighting527.3%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic527.3%
Seat Belts486.7%
Structure456.3%
Vehicle Speed Control375.2%
Suspension365.1%
Power Train314.4%
Unknown or Other253.5%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)182.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Hyundai Azera recalls

11 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Azera, newest first. The 11 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2017. The 2007 model year appears in the most campaigns (8).

  • 11 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Park Outside” advisory
Hyundai Azera recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2005: 1 campaign2006: 5 campaigns2007: 8 campaigns2008: 6 campaigns2009: 5 campaigns
2010: 3 campaigns2011: 3 campaigns2012: 2 campaigns2013: 2 campaigns2014: 1 campaign2015: 1 campaign2016: 1 campaign2017: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 23V651000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model years 2012–2015

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    Consequence:
    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  2. NHTSA campaign 21V619000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch

    Model years 2016–2017

    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."

    Consequence:
    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V026000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Model years 2006–2011

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

    Consequence:
    An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  4. NHTSA campaign 16V630000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

    Model years 2007–2008

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.

    Consequence:
    Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 150.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  5. NHTSA campaign 13V354000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2006–2011

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.

    Consequence:
    Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  6. NHTSA campaign 13V264000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

    Model years 2012–2013

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  7. NHTSA campaign 13V113000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2007–2011

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

    Consequence:
    Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  8. NHTSA campaign 10V007000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front; Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2006–2009

    Hyundai de Puerto Rico is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 Azera vehicles manufactured from September 27, 2005, through October 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.

    Consequence:
    The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will inspect and replace the right front seat belt and install a new seat belt tension sensor wiring harness clip, if necessary, and reroute the right front seat belt tension sensor wiring and secure the wiring with a new harness clip. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 8, 2010. Owners may contact Hyundai de Puerto Rico 1-787-999-3333.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  9. NHTSA campaign 09V497000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front; Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2006–2009

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 Azera vehicles manufactured from September 27, 2005, through October 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.

    Consequence:
    The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on February 22, 2010. Owners may contact Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  10. NHTSA campaign 09V280000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model years 2005–2007

    Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the "park" position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

    Consequence:
    Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2009. Owners may contact Hyundai of Puerto Rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

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  1. NHTSA campaign 09V122000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model year 2007

    Hyundai is recalling 532,633 MY 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, MY 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, MY 2005-2007 tucson and MY 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

    Consequence:
    Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2009. Owners may contact the Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Hyundai Azera questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Azera have?

NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns for the Hyundai Azera, covering model years 2005 to 2017. The most recent, 23V651000, was reported on September 22, 2023 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2007 model year is covered by the most campaigns (8).

Which Hyundai Azera model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 188 of the 712 complaints in NHTSA’s file (26.4%). The next are 2007 (131) and 2013 (112). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Hyundai Azera complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 153 complaints, or 21.5% of all 712. Steering (105) and Electrical System (103) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Hyundai Azera?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Hyundai dealer.

How many Hyundai Azera complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 712 complaints, 33 report a crash, 20 a fire, 21 at least one injury and 2 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.