Hyundai Azera years to avoid (and the best years)
281 NHTSA owner complaints and 6 recalls across 6 model years, 2011 to 2017. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 281complaints
- 6recalls
- 10reported crashes
- 9reported fires
- 10reported injuries
Which Hyundai Azera years should you avoid?
No Hyundai Azera model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Hyundai Azera year has 34 complaints on file. The busiest years are the 2013 (112) and 2012 (74).
What are the best Hyundai Azera years?
The Hyundai Azera years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2017 (12), 2016 (15) and 2011 (20). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 12 | 0.4× | 1 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Steering |
| 2016 | 15 | 0.4× | 1 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Airbags |
| 2014 | 48 | 1.4× | 1 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2013 | 112 | 3.3× | 2 | 3 | 6 | Some concerns to check | Steering |
| 2012 | 74 | 2.2× | 2 | 3 | 2 | Some concerns to check | Steering |
| 2011 | 20 | 0.6× | 3 | 2 | 1 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 20 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain15 (75%)
- Electrical & infotainment2 (10%)
- Brakes2 (10%)
- Steering, suspension & tires1 (5%)
Recalls (6)
Brakes · 23V651000 · Sep 2023 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Safety · 21V619000 · Aug 2021 · model years 2016, 2017
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Brakes · 18V026000 · Jan 2018 · model year 2011
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.
Suspension · 13V354000 · Aug 2013 · model year 2011
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 13V264000 · Jun 2013 · model years 2012, 2013
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.
Exterior lighting · 13V113000 · Apr 2013 · model year 2011
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.