Hyundai Azera Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Hyundai Azera model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2010 drew the fewest (8) and the 2006 the most (188).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Among the fewest complaints |
8 | 3 | Air bags | — | 20–21 |
| 2015 Among the fewest complaints |
9 | 1 | Vehicle speed control | — | 22–23 |
| 2017 Among the fewest complaints |
12 | 1 | Steering | — | 22–23 |
| 2016 | 15 | 1 | Air bags | — | 22–23 |
| 2011 | 20 | 3 | Power train | — | 22 |
| 2009 | 26 | 5 | Electrical system | — | 20–21 |
| 2014 | 48 | 1 | Service brakes | — | 23 |
| 2008 | 69 | 6 | Seats | — | 20–21 |
| 2012 | 74 | 2 | Steering | — | 23 |
| 2013 Among the most complaints |
112 | 2 | Steering | — | 23 |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
132 | 8 | Air bags | — | 20 |
| 2006 Among the most complaints |
188 | 5 | Air bags | — | 20 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Hyundai Azera years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2006 Hyundai Azera: 188 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 57 (30%); Exterior lighting 47 (25%); Electrical system 33 (18%).
Reports mention 9 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 57,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
2007 Hyundai Azera: 132 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 44 (33%); Seats 30 (23%); Electrical system 19 (14%).
Reports mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 56,000 miles. 8 recall campaigns listed.
2013 Hyundai Azera: 112 complaints
Most-reported: Steering 33 (29%); Service brakes 24 (21%); Air bags 18 (16%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 6 fires, 6 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 60,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
The Hyundai Azera years with the fewest complaints
2010 Hyundai Azera: 8 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 2 (25%); Engine 2 (25%); Service brakes 2 (25%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2015 Hyundai Azera: 9 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 4 (44%); Power train 3 (33%); Steering 3 (33%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. 1 recall campaign listed.
2017 Hyundai Azera: 12 complaints
Most-reported: Steering 5 (42%); Electrical system 2 (17%); Structure 2 (17%).
Reports mention 1 crash. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 25,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Hyundai Azera owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25,000 |
| 2016 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 48 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21,200 |
| 2013 | 112 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 60,000 |
| 2012 | 74 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 67,000 |
| 2011 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42,000 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 50,288 |
| 2008 | 69 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 64,000 |
| 2007 | 132 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 56,000 |
| 2006 | 188 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 57,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Hyundai Azera recalls
- Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently (2007–2011 model years; 1,712,336 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2013; 13V113000)
- ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire (2012–2015 model years; 1,649,478 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2023; 23V651000)
- STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY (2007 model year; 532,633 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2009; 09V122000)
- Crossmember Corrosion may cause Loose Control Arm (2006–2011 model years; 364,502 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 2013; 13V354000)
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 (2016–2017 model years; 348,158 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 2021; 21V619000)
All 11 Hyundai Azera recall campaigns · Hyundai Azera problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Hyundai Azera years FAQ
Which Hyundai Azera year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2010 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (8). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Hyundai Azera years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2006, 2007 and 2013 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the air bags. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Hyundai Azera problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the air bags (153 of 713 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Azera have?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns covering the Hyundai Azera. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Hyundai Azera recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.