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Hyundai Azera problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Azera from 2005 to 2017: 713 owner complaints and 39 recalls across 13 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (188), 2007 (132), 2013 (112). Best fuel economy: 23 mpg combined (2017).

Hyundai Azera
Photo: order_242 from Chile · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags153
Steering105
Electrical104
Seats72
Engine71
Brakes63
Exterior lights52
Brakes (hydraulic)52

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200510–
2006518820
2007813220
200866921
200952621
20103821
201132022
201227423
2013211223
201414823
20151923
201611523
201711223

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Hyundai Azera?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2006 (188), 2007 (132), 2013 (112).

How many recalls has the Hyundai Azera had?

Across 2005–2017, NHTSA lists 39 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).