2006 Hyundai Azera Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2006 Hyundai Azera, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Airbags5720.9%
- Exterior lighting4717.2%
- Electrical3412.5%
- Seat belts259.2%
- Suspension207.3%
- Driver assistance176.2%
- Interior & seats145.1%
- Brakes145.1%
- Engine134.8%
- Body & structure82.9%
- Other / unspecified51.8%
- Steering51.8%
- Fuel system41.5%
- Powertrain (other)41.5%
- Visibility31.1%
- Tires & wheels20.7%
- Transmission10.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
The air bag light came on for the front passenger seat. I took it to Grayson Hyundai & they tried to get part #88840-3L500-J9 which is the latch right front buckle assembly. I was told there was no part available because my car is a 2006 & manufactures are only required to carry parts for 10 years. I was also told if the air bags worried me to trade cars. I would think the seat belt buckle for a safety feature like the air bag would have to always be available. I have owned this car since 2006, it only has 26,600 miles on it. It has always been garage kept & literally looks like a new one EXCEPT I have NO air bags. Also, today I was told part #88840-3L500-J9 is on a National Parts List, whatever that means. Surely this has happened to someone else. I just decided to report it.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had illuminated and remained illuminated on the instrument panel for a year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed but no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 307,000. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer but informed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Also, the contact received a recall for the airbag but no longer has the recall notice.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AT NIGHT, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO THE ANGLE OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD ONLY VIEW THE ROAD ONCE THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08E021000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BOB HOWARD HYUNDAI (613 SW 74TH ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73139, (405) 634-8900) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS TO VIEW THE ROAD. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ILLUMINATION FROM THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. FURTHERMORE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE GAUGES COULD NOT BE VIEWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE BATTERY AND THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT BULBS WERE ALSO REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
When driving, if you encounter even a small bump in the road, the car jumps as if it were a train jumping the tracks and getting back on track. If it's raining, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding across the road. (Finally, realizing that I WAS sliding across the road).
The vehicle has a random, chronic no start issue. Everything appears to be working normally, and you will turn the key with no crank. All the dashboard lights work, everything is as normal except it wont turn over. The dealer will not help. They refuse to even attempt replacing parts with my approval, just to try to rule things out. Due to my own investigation into the problem, we have successfully replaced the transmission inhibitor switch twice with good results. That switch will not allow the engine to crank if the car thinks the transmission is not in park. The first time the repair worked for 1 year, and the second time 6-8 months. I'm having the problem again, not sure where to turn for help. Dealer is useless, local shops have no better ideas than I do.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
The air bag light came on for the front passenger seat. I took it to Grayson Hyundai & they tried to get part #88840-3L500-J9 which is the latch right front buckle assembly. I was told there was no part available because my car is a 2006 & manufactures are only required to carry parts for 10 years. I was also told if the air bags worried me to trade cars. I would think the seat belt buckle for a safety feature like the air bag would have to always be available. I have owned this car since 2006, it only has 26,600 miles on it. It has always been garage kept & literally looks like a new one EXCEPT I have NO air bags. Also, today I was told part #88840-3L500-J9 is on a National Parts List, whatever that means. Surely this has happened to someone else. I just decided to report it.
OVER PAST APPROXIMATELY 4 1/2 YEARS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON 7 OR 8 TIMES. MILEAGE ~136K, 151K 183K,191K & 203.6K. THE SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONERS AND COMPLETE SEAT BELTS REPLACED 4-6 TIMES AND THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE ONCE. THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT PRETENSIONER WAS SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED ~AUGUST 8, 2016. A COMPANY AGENT INSPECTED THE FUNCTIONING OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG [OCS] AUGUST 26, 2013. TODAY 2-2-2017 THE SEATBELT LIGHT CAME ON. MY MECHANIC DETERMINED THE CODE WAS B1382 SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG -HIGH RESISTANCE. I HAVE COMPLETE RECORDS OF THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THIS VEHICLE WHICH I CAN SUPPLY UPON REQUEST.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
When driving, if you encounter even a small bump in the road, the car jumps as if it were a train jumping the tracks and getting back on track. If it's raining, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding across the road. (Finally, realizing that I WAS sliding across the road).
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side wheel unexpectedly collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame had severe corrosion, causing the rear control arm to detach. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 193,430.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
LIGHT FOR BRAKES, ABS, ECO ARE ON BRAKES WAS DONE
ANY TIME I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS THE CAR DASHBOARD LIGHTS DIM, THE RADIO LOSES VOLUME, AND THE HEADLIGHTS DIM. THIS IS ALL VERY NOTICABLE. RECENTLY THE CAR WOULD SOMETIMES FEEL AS THOUGH THE BRAKES HAD BEEN STOMPED ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I GET AND ABS SYSTEM FAILURE ALERT ON THE DASHBOARD AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON. A COUPLE OF TIMES THIS HAPPENED IT HAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. BECAUSE IT TURNED OFF I DIDN'T HAVE POWER STEERING, SO I HAD TO PULL OVER AND RESTART MY ENGINE. THIS HAPPENS AS I'M DRIVING, I NOTICED IT HAPPENS WHEN IT SHIFTS DOWN GEARS. SOMETIMES WHEN I ACCELERATE AND THE CAR SHIFT GEARS UP IT CAN HAPPEN AS WELL. I FOUND A NOTICE ABOUT A RECALL ON THESE CARS FOR THE ABS MODULE SYSTEM ISSUE. RECALL #172.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
SEAT: IN AUGUST 2019, WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING MY CAR WITH BOTH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND ME IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ON A CITY STREET THE DRIVER SEAT BACK STARTED TO FOLD FORWARD TO THE POINT MY SON WAS SCREAMING AND SCARED NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS HAPPENING HE HAD TO MAKE AN ABRUPT EXIT OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT WE WERE PASSING. ONCE SAFELY PARKED HE PULLED THE LATCH ON THE SIDE THAT CONTROLS THE SEAT BACK AND MADE THE SEAT GO BACK INTO PLACE. NOW AS OF MAY 2020, THE SEAT WILL ONLY GO BACKWARDS AND IS STUCK IN THAT POSITION AND WILL NOT GO FORWARD AT ALL. SUSPENSION: I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE THE BEGINNING OF APRIL 2014, I HAVE HAD THE SUSPENSION DONE I KNOW AT A MINIMUM OF 5 TIMES TO DATE, THE LAST BEING 7/2/2020 AND CURRENTLY BEING TOLD IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED AGAIN!!!!!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! ENGINE: THE CHECK ENGINE ALERT COMES ON EVERY TIME I CUT THE CAR ON FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS OR SO. EACH TIME IT WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC AND THE ERROR CODE CAME UP THE SAME SO I PAID TO GET THE ISSUE FIXED TO NO AVAIL. THE CHECK ENGINE ALERT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND I WAS TOLD IT IS A SENSOR MALFUNCTION. AIR BAG ICON: THIS HAS BEEN ON FOR THE PAST YEAR AND I WAS TOLD YET AGAIN THAT IT IS A SENSOR MALFUNCTION.
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND WONT GO OUT
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the anti-lock braking system malfunctioned then failed to respond. The ABS warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The insurance company was notified of the failure and the vehicle was towed to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that multiple relays were installed in the vehicle and previously failed while driving. The vehicle was taken to an undisclosed dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS relay switch box was faulty and the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V026000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the failure recurred. The undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to bring the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GREEN HYUNDAI (2955 US-93 S, KALISPELL, MT 59901) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ABS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.*DT*JB
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
Without warning, my car lost power as I was driving on the interstate. I started changing lanes to get over to the shoulder, and before I got to the shoulder smoke began to come out of the hood then flames started. I was able to pull over and get myself and my special needs son out of the car with the help of others who saw the flames and also pulled over. 911 was called and police and fire came. The firefighters put out my engine fire with their chemical suppressants. My car does not have an active recall on it, but other makes and models with this same engine do, so I never receivedany warming about this problem happening with my same engine. I have always had it serviced at the dealership. This was very traumatic.
SEAT: IN AUGUST 2019, WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING MY CAR WITH BOTH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND ME IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ON A CITY STREET THE DRIVER SEAT BACK STARTED TO FOLD FORWARD TO THE POINT MY SON WAS SCREAMING AND SCARED NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS HAPPENING HE HAD TO MAKE AN ABRUPT EXIT OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT WE WERE PASSING. ONCE SAFELY PARKED HE PULLED THE LATCH ON THE SIDE THAT CONTROLS THE SEAT BACK AND MADE THE SEAT GO BACK INTO PLACE. NOW AS OF MAY 2020, THE SEAT WILL ONLY GO BACKWARDS AND IS STUCK IN THAT POSITION AND WILL NOT GO FORWARD AT ALL. SUSPENSION: I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE THE BEGINNING OF APRIL 2014, I HAVE HAD THE SUSPENSION DONE I KNOW AT A MINIMUM OF 5 TIMES TO DATE, THE LAST BEING 7/2/2020 AND CURRENTLY BEING TOLD IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED AGAIN!!!!!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! ENGINE: THE CHECK ENGINE ALERT COMES ON EVERY TIME I CUT THE CAR ON FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS OR SO. EACH TIME IT WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC AND THE ERROR CODE CAME UP THE SAME SO I PAID TO GET THE ISSUE FIXED TO NO AVAIL. THE CHECK ENGINE ALERT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND I WAS TOLD IT IS A SENSOR MALFUNCTION. AIR BAG ICON: THIS HAS BEEN ON FOR THE PAST YEAR AND I WAS TOLD YET AGAIN THAT IT IS A SENSOR MALFUNCTION.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side wheel unexpectedly collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame had severe corrosion, causing the rear control arm to detach. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 193,430.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 MPH and reversing out of her driveway there was a loud clunking noise heard. The contact stopped the vehicle and placed it in park(P) and observed that the driver's side rear tire had collapsed inward toward the wheel well. The contact stated that the crossmember had detached from the subframe and was on the driveway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crossmember had fractured from excessive rust and that the rear suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact had the vehicle repaired in 2018 under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension). The contact related the current failure to the recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V354000 (SUSPENSION). WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS PROTRUDING FROM THE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER HOME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WAS REPAIRED OUT OF POCKET. *TR
IN 2010 THE REAR SUN SCREEN WOULD BIND WHEN YOU TRIED TO RETRACT IT, HYUNDAI REPLACED THE PART SINCE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. IT WAS APPROX. 2 MONTHS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED, IN 2014 IT HAPPENED AGAIN. TALKED TO HYUNDAI ABOUT GIVING ME THE PART AND I WOULD PAY TO HAVE IT INSTALLED, DIDN'T HAPPEN. I TOLD HYUNDAI THAT I FELT IT MUST BE A DESIGN FLAW BECAUSE IT HAS BROKEN 3 TIMES IN FOUR YEARS AND ONCE AGAIN THE RESPONSE WAS THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. MAYBE HYUNDAI SHOULDN'T PRODUCE CARS WITH SUN SCREENS IN THEM SINCE IT SEEMS LIKE THEY CAN'T GET IT RIGHT, AND IS HAVING TROUBLE ADMITTING THE PROBLEM IS THEIR FAULT. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GREEN HYUNDAI (2955 US-93 S, KALISPELL, MT 59901) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ABS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.*DT*JB
DRIVING 2006 HYUNDAI AZETRA ON I-95 ON FEB 10, 2018 @10:30 PM ALL DASH LIGHTS BEGINNING WITH ABS BRAKES WENT BALLISTIC AND CAR BEGAN TO BUCK LIKE A BRONCO, THEN BEGAN TO DRIVE CAR 2 TO 3 LANES ON RIGHT LANE TO EXIT IN DEERFIELD AT SW 10TH ST ON AN INCLINE RAMP IN WHICH BRAKES WERE FAILING AND STEERING WHEEL NOT WORKING TO MANEUVER A TURN. HAD TO FORCEFULLY TURN STEERING WHEEL HARD TO RIGHT TO AVOID CAUSING CAR TO CRASH OR HARMING OTHERS ON ROAD (WHICH CAUSED EXTREME DISCOMFORT ON SHOULDER, ELBOW, WRIST AND HAND TODAY) AND ENGINE TURNED OFF WHICH CAR COASTED DOWNHILL AND MADE FIRST RIGHT TURN COASTED A FEW FEET AND CAR STOPPED. WHEN CAR WAS ENABLED ONTO FLAT BED BY TOW CO, NOTICED RED FLUID ON GROUND WHICH COULD BE TRANSMISSION OR GASOLINE??? EVERYTHING HAPPENED SO QUICKLY; VERY SCARED FOR OUR LIVES. DIDN'T SLEEP WELL AND UNEASY TODAY I ALSO NOTIFIED HYUNDAI TODAY @1-800-633-5151 AND GAVE A REPORT IN WHICH A CASE WORKER WILL NOTIFY US IN 3 TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS, CONFIRMATION # 11007142
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
FUEL SENSORS IN GAS TANK,DRIVING DOWN ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN GAUGE GOES RIGHT TO EMPTY,PULLED OFF HIGHWAY THINKING I WAS OUT OF GAS ,FOUND GAS STATION,PULLED UP TO PUMP & GAUGE WENT BACK TO FULL ,HAD TO CUT ACROSS 3 LANES TO MAKE NEAREST EXIT.THIS PROBLEM CAN MAKE PEOPLE PANICK
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FUEL UP AT A SERVICE STATION, THE PUMP KEEPS KICKING BACK, NO MATTER HOW SLOWLY YOU PUMP THE FUEL. TRIED TURNING PUMP UPSIDE DOWN WITH NO BETTER RESULT. THIS RESULTS IN FUEL FUMES COMING OUT OF THE FILLER.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,120. UPDATED 12/18/15*LJ *TR
I CAN BE DRIVING AND THE D FOR DRIVE WILL GO OUT IF I PARK AND GET OUT AND GET BACK IN AND PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE MY CAR WON'T GO ANYWHERE I WILL HAVE TO FIND A SCREW DRIVER AND PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON BESIDE THE GEARS I CAN TRY TO PARALLEL PARK IN TRAFFIC AND AS SOON AS I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE THEN BACK ON DRIVER CAR WON'T MOVE I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO GO IN REVERSE OR GET OUT AND HAVE MY CAR PUSHED UNTIL THE CAR IS READY TO GO BACK INTO DRIVE. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
IN 2010 THE REAR SUN SCREEN WOULD BIND WHEN YOU TRIED TO RETRACT IT, HYUNDAI REPLACED THE PART SINCE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. IT WAS APPROX. 2 MONTHS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED, IN 2014 IT HAPPENED AGAIN. TALKED TO HYUNDAI ABOUT GIVING ME THE PART AND I WOULD PAY TO HAVE IT INSTALLED, DIDN'T HAPPEN. I TOLD HYUNDAI THAT I FELT IT MUST BE A DESIGN FLAW BECAUSE IT HAS BROKEN 3 TIMES IN FOUR YEARS AND ONCE AGAIN THE RESPONSE WAS THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. MAYBE HYUNDAI SHOULDN'T PRODUCE CARS WITH SUN SCREENS IN THEM SINCE IT SEEMS LIKE THEY CAN'T GET IT RIGHT, AND IS HAVING TROUBLE ADMITTING THE PROBLEM IS THEIR FAULT. *TR
I OWN A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA AND I HAVE BEEN SO CONCERNED ABOUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS. THEY DO NOT PROJECT OUT PROPERLY. THERE IS A VERY, VERY NOTICEABLE SHADOW CAUSING A TOTALLY UNLIT PART OF THE ROAD. I HAVE SEEN OVER 23 COMPLAINTS ON THIS YEAR MODEL AND MAKE OF CAR ON ONE SITE. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO ELIMINATE THIS VISION PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTED ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AND I FEAR THERE WILL BE MANY MORE ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THE DEALERS AND HYUNDAI ARE VERY MUCH AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT REFUSE TO CORRECT IT. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V-354, REPAIR WAS MADE BUT THERE WAS SOME DAMAGE TO REAR PASSENGER SIDE RIM AND TIRE. I BOUGHT 4 NEW TIRES BUT THE CAR RODE WITH A VIBRATION. MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE NEW TIRES. NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED. STILL HAVE A VIBRATION DUE TO THE DAMAGE TO THE RIM WHICH WAS A RESULT OF THE RECALL AND THE LOCAL DEALER HAS NOT ADDRESSED THE SITUATION. I PAID A LOT OF MONEY TO GET SERVICE AT THE DEALER, OIL CHANGE, FUEL INJECTION MAINTENANCE NEW TIRES, MOUNTED, BALANCED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND STILL HAVE ISSUES. ALIGNMENT OFF DUE TO SECOND SET OF TIRES BEING INSTALLED, THE CAR STILL VIBRATES DUE TO DAMAGED RIM. I WILL NOT GET THE MILAGE OUT OF THE TIRES DUE TO THE VIBRATION. I WOULD THINK THAT THE RIM SHOULD BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO MYSELF. I DRIVE 3000 MILES A MONTH, SO FOR MY SAFETY, I STAY UP ON MY MAINTENANCE LIKE I SHOULD. I THINK THE DEALER, RTE 44 HYUNDAI IN RAYNHAM SHOULD TAKE CARE OF MY PROBLEM. I SEEM TO BE GETTING THE RUN-AROUND FROM THEM. HELP *TR
2006 HYUNDAI AZERA VEHICLE CAN NOT BE ALIGNED PROPERLY CAUSING THE TIRES EXCESSIVE WEAR AND UNSAFE TRACTION. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
REPEATED ( FOUR OCCASIONS ) WARNING ON DASHBOARD THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SOLVE PROBLEM. DRIVER'S DOOR REPEATEDLY WILL NOT LATCH. OIL LEAKS REPEATEDLY - THREE OCCASIONS - HEAD GASKET REPLACED TWICE COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE TWICE - ALTERNATOR REPLACED TRANSMISSION ROUGH SHIFTING AND ROUGH, DELAYED ENGAGEMENT INTO REVERSE ON 12/30/08. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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