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2017 Hyundai Azera: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Hyundai Azera, most recently filed August 2021. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Hyundai Azera. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 21V619000 Filed Aug 6, 2021

Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401

Latches/locks/linkages · trunk lid · latch
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
74.5% repairedof 348,158 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (12)

12 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Azera, by component (top 9). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 12.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2017 compares with other Azera years

Best and worst Azera years →
2008200920102011201220132014201520162017
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined

23
mpg combined
20
city
28
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,900
CO₂ tailpipe
391 g/mi
EPA class
Large Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year

Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2017 Hyundai Azera configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23$2,900391
3.3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 28 / 22$3,050404

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2017 Hyundai Azera FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Azera have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 21V619000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2017 Hyundai Azera problems?

Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (5), Electrical system (2), Structure (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2017 Hyundai Azera get?

EPA rates the 3.3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 20 city, 28 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2017 Azera compare with other years?

Among the 2008–2017 Hyundai Azera model years at least five years old, the 2010 drew the fewest complaints (8) and the 2013 the most (112). The 2017 drew 12. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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