2016 Hyundai Azera: problems, recalls and reliability

“While driving on the interstate, the panoramic sunroof exploded. Pieces of glass flew off my car. The explosive sound was very loud and startling, but I was able to maintain control of my vehicle. Vehicles behind me were potentially impacted by flying pieces of glass. I took my vehicle directly to the dealer, (Nalley Hyundai) who confirmed the glass shattered. There was no evidence of any foreign object impacting the glass. There were no warnings lights, messages or any other symptoms of an impending issue. Reported to Hyundai USA, Case # 19935493.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2022

“The hydraulic hood lifting "hinges" did not hold the hood up. When I raised the hood to fill the window washer container, the hood fell, unhindered, on my left wrist, as I was taking the cap off of the filling tube. 2 seconds later it could have been my head as I would have been over the washer reservoir opening. The hand was very bruised, and the wrist was cut. (really hurt) Went to the dealer & he said this was the first Azera they had heard of with the problem but had seen several Sonatas with this problem. I believe the hydraulic lifters are the same, so perhaps the problem affects both models.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2022

“It has happened now over several years. When the temperature is cold, freezing and below, the gear shift lever is locked in the parking position and can not be moved to the R, N or D position. Last time it happened on the date shown below.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2022

“Vehicle airbag light came on by itself while driving. Diagnosis shows that the Module needs to be replaced. Currently the vehicle does not have working airbags. it has been diagnosed by dealer but not manufacturer. Car is currently at the dealer service shop.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2021

“The steering would almost lock up when trying to make small adjustments. Doesn't seem to happen (or I have not not noticed it) in town, but definitely noticable during highway driving. I feel this to be a hazard in case I need to make a sudden steering change. Brought it in to the dealership, and they indicated it was an alignment issue, not covered under warranty. Paid $120 for alignment and it seemed to be ok for a little bit. Issue is back now 11,000 miles later. I found a tsb on a similar issue, which I noted to the dealership, and they informed me that they were not related.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2020

“I have been driving for 55 years, so I have a pretty good handle on "normal" as it pertains to driving. For the last couple of years I have noticed that the steering on my car "sticks" as I travel on nearly straight roads. It does not seem to pose a safety risk, but is very annoying as it causes the driver to over correct steering when it breaks free of the "sticking". This is not an occasional event, but a continuous, ongoing one. It is not noticeable when making turns. I have never had this problem analyzed due to the dealership costs.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2019

“Tl* the contact owned a 2016 hyundai azera. While the vehicle was stopped, it began to accelerate independently and crashed into a train. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not respond. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to daytona hyundai (901 n nova rd, daytona beach, fl 32117) and then transferred to an unknown body shop. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 900.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2017