2008 Hyundai Azera

In a letter dated August 9, 2013, Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that Hyundaiis conducting a safety recall (13V-354) involving approximately 239,000 vehicles involving model year (MY) 2006 through 2010 Hyundai Sonata vehicles (approximately 215,000)produced beginning on March 1, 2005 through January 21, 2010 and model year (MY) 2006 through 2011 Hyundai Azera vehicles (approximately 24,000) produced beginning on September 27, 2005 through November 22, 2010 that are registered in and operated or originally sold in the following 20 salt belt states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.Hyundai will also inform dealers to inspect/repair vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere. Hyundai is conducting the recall to remedy a defect involving internal corrosion of the rear sub frame that may lead to separation of the rear upper/lower control arm(s) at their respective mounting points and/or separation of the axle from the transaxle where they meet.This could result in a loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle disablement which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.In response to NHTSA?s Information Request (IR) letter, Hyundai stated the Azera vehicles utilizes the identical cross member and upper/lower rear control arm components as the subject (Sonata) vehicles.In analysis of both Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) data submitted to the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) and consumer complaint data submitted to Hyundai, ODI identified 19 non-duplicative reports alleging excessive corrosion of the rear sub frame. All of the complaint vehicles were either originally sold or registered at the time of the incident in one of the salt belt states.Of these 19 reports, 9 alleged either a suspension component separation or a fracture of the vehicle's rear cross member assembly.Similarly, ODI identified 8 warranty claims of rear sub frame replacement in data submitted by Hyundai due to excessive corrosion, all of which involved vehicles originally sold or operated in a salt belt state. Based on Hyundai's decision to conduct a safety recall, (13V-354) this investigation is closed.The VOQs cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10535115, 10534110, 10525976, 10524726, 10521520, 10508368, 10505463, 10490073, 10486752, 10486435, 1048354, 10473922, and 10437887.

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the battery charging warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was leaking onto the alternator, causing the alternator to fail. The mechanic replaced the valve cover gasket, the battery, and the alternator; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired for a second time; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred every 3 years. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 21-01-047H-1. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

NHTSA ID

11574875

Incident

Mar 1, 2018

Mileage

99,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V026000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The independent mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module and wiring hardness had burned and needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had discontinued the parts for the repair. The contact stated that the ABS, the brake, and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,539.

NHTSA ID

11544708

Incident

Jul 15, 2023

Mileage

103,539 mi

2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO SAFETY RECALL 14V-415.

NHTSA ID

11431019

Incident

Aug 30, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A THUMPING A SCRAPING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CAPE & ISLANDS MITSUBISHI LOCATED AT 527 STATION AVE, SOUTH YARMOUTH MA, 02664, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ID

11354185

Incident

Sep 1, 2020

Mileage

100,000 mi

THE AIR BAGS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO SEAT BELTS.AIR BAGS STAYS ON. #2 BRAKE PEDAL IS ON THE SPONGY SIDE. HYUNDAI DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM.THE MECHANIC TOLD ME FLUID WAS LEAKING EVERYWHERE.I TOLD HIM THERE ARE NO LEAKS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSE I CHECKED THE MASTER SYSTEM MYSELF IALSO HAD THE BRAKES BIEED=OK

NHTSA ID

11298441

Incident

Dec 25, 2019

RECALL NUMBER 18V026000 RECALL DATE 01/09/2018 COMPONENT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK HYUNDAI RECALLS AZERA AND SONATA FOR FIRE DANGERS JANUARY 24, 2018 ' HYUNDAI IS RECALLING ABOUT 88,000 MODEL YEAR 2006-2011 HYUNDAI AZERA AND 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA CARS BECAUSE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTS MAY CATCH ON FIRE. ON 1/10/18, 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS RECALL MY 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA CAUGHT FIRE IN MY BASEMENT WHILE IT WAS PARKED AND NO KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION. THIS HAPPENED AT 3:30AM, OUR ENTIRE HOUSE, INCLUDING BOTH OF OUR VEHICLES WERE DESTROYED. NOTHING WAS SALVAGEABLE. THE AUTOMAKER REVEALS IN THE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS THAT WATER COULD ENTER THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF FIRE WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS ON OR OFF. HYUNDAI SAYS THE RECALL IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN ON FEB. 23, AND THAT ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. HERE IS AN ARTICLE THAT CLEARLY STATES WHAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN WITH THE RECALL. HYUNDAI HAS YET TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. HTTPS://WWW.MLIVE.COM/AUTO/2018/01/HYUNDAI_RECALLS_AROUND_88K_OLD.HTML

NHTSA ID

11202884

Incident

Jan 10, 2018

Mileage

179,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB STALLINGS HYUNDAI (214-694-2700, LOCATED AT 39444 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY, DALLAS, TX 75232) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,500.

NHTSA ID

11164750

Incident

Aug 15, 2018

Mileage

72,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING AT THE LOCAL GAS STATION, A CITIZEN USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FAILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER GETTEL HYUNDAI OF SARASOTA (3500 BEE RIDGE RD., SARASOTA, FL) WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.

NHTSA ID

11144061

Incident

Sep 6, 2018

Mileage

97,000 mi

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during deployment, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to metal fragments entering the vehicle cabin. To date, Hyundai is aware of three people who have died while driving a Hyundai vehicle with one of these substandard replacement airbag inflators that deployed in what likely would have been a survivable crash. NHTSA has issued a public advisory urging vehicle owners and service professionals to have vehicles inspected if there is reason to believe that a non-genuine replacement airbag may have been installed. Vehicles with salvage or rebuilt titles, prior airbag deployments, or unknown repair histories may present a higher risk. NHTSA strongly cautions against self-inspection by vehicle owners and recommends inspection by trained technicians.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached announcement, provided by NHTSA, for more details.

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.

This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.

This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.