2010 Hyundai Azera: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 8 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Walking past our vehicle I noticed that my left front tire had a separation between the side wall and thread I thought it was just road damage,but upon further investigation I see the same problem on two other tires(michelin energy mvx4+ p235/55 r17). On various web sites I see this is a common problem with these tires but there is no product recall at this time. This is a very dangerous problem that should be addressed. I would also like to know how to deal with this as I know I have to purchase new tires after only 18,210 miles. Thank you. *tr”Owner report · Wheels · Mar 2015
“In my earlier complaint I inadvertently transposed the tire description which should be michelin energy mxv4+ and not michelin mvx4+ energy. Regarding sidewall/tread separation. Thank you. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Mar 2015
“Tl- the contact owns a 2010 hyundai azera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, she crashed into a deer and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. Kmj”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2013
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“Air bag warning lit. Dealer checked and found no cause. In april, 2014 warning lit again, checked by independent mechanic and found no cause. January, 2015, warning light again lit. Have not had it checked yet. Called manufacturer and was told that they would not provide assistance. I needed to go to dealer or mechanic and pay again for inspection. I believe that there is a problem with the vehicle. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 2010 Hyundai Azera reliable?
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Hyundai Azera. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2010 Hyundai Azera have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.