What year Hyundai Azera should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2012 and 2013 Azera are the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 86 and 100, the highest among the 8 model years with data.

Which Hyundai Azera year is the best?

The 2010 and 2017 Azera are rated Best, with complaint index scores of 0 and 14, the lowest of the 2010-2017 range.

What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Azera?

Across all years, steering is the top problem area with 96 complaints (32% share), followed by brakes at 73 complaints (24%) and engine issues at 64 complaints (21%).

Does the 2013 Hyundai Azera have a recall?

Yes. The 2013 Azera is covered by two recall campaigns: a brake-related recall (23V651000) advising owners to park outside, and an airbag occupant detection recall (13V264000).

Are 2012 and 2013 Azera steering problems serious?

Steering complaints made up 51% of 2012 reports and 29% of 2013 reports, with median failure mileage around 61,000 to 61,498 miles for both years, based on NHTSA data.

Hyundai Azera Best and Worst Years (2010–2017)

Avoid the 2012 and 2013 Hyundai Azera, which have complaint index scores of 86 and 100, the highest in the lineup, driven largely by steering complaints. The 2010 and 2017 model years score lowest (0 and 14) and are the best choices.

Avoid 2012 Avoid 2013 Best 2010 Best 2017

Model years: 8; 2010–2017
NHTSA complaints: 298
Recall campaigns: 6
Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 9
Top problem area: Steering

Azera Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Hyundai Azera problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	Best	0	8	1	0	3	Airbags	20.5	—
2011	Caution	57	20	2	0	3	Transmission & Powertrain	22	—
2012	Avoid	86	74	3	0	2	Steering	23	—
2013	Avoid	100	112	3	6	2	Steering	23	—
2014	Caution	71	48	0	2	1	Brakes	23	—
2015	Good	43	9	1	0	1	Engine	22.5	—
2016	Good	29	15	1	1	1	Engine	22.5	—
2017	Best	14	12	1	0	1	Steering	22.5	—

Azera years to avoid: what went wrong

2013 Hyundai Azera Index 100 · 112 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2013 Azera has the highest complaint index in the lineup at 100 and the most complaints overall at 112. Steering leads at 29% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 61,000, followed by brakes at 24% (median 91,000 miles) and engine problems at 20% (median 33,172 miles). This year also stands out for 6 reported fires and 6 injuries, more than any other Azera year. Two recalls apply, the same brake and airbag campaigns as 2012.

2013 steering problems →2013 brakes problems →2013 engine problems →

2012 Hyundai Azera Index 86 · 74 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2012 Azera logged 74 complaints, giving it a complaint index of 86 and rank 2 of worst. Steering issues dominate, making up 51% of complaints for this year, with a median failure mileage of 61,498. Owners also reported brake and engine problems, each 16% of complaints, with brake failures showing up at a median 115,500 miles. NHTSA recorded 3 crashes and 2 injuries for this year. Two recall campaigns apply, covering brakes and an airbag occupant detection system that could misjudge passenger presence.

2012 steering problems →

Most common Hyundai Azera problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Steering96 (32%)
Brakes73 (24%)
Engine64 (21%)
Airbags35 (12%)
Electrical System32 (11%)
Structure & Body20 (7%)
Transmission & Powertrain20 (7%)
Other17 (6%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (5%)
Fuel System7 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Hyundai Azera should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2012 and 2013 Azera are the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 86 and 100, the highest among the 8 model years with data.
Which Hyundai Azera year is the best?: The 2010 and 2017 Azera are rated Best, with complaint index scores of 0 and 14, the lowest of the 2010-2017 range.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Azera?: Across all years, steering is the top problem area with 96 complaints (32% share), followed by brakes at 73 complaints (24%) and engine issues at 64 complaints (21%).
Does the 2013 Hyundai Azera have a recall?: Yes. The 2013 Azera is covered by two recall campaigns: a brake-related recall (23V651000) advising owners to park outside, and an airbag occupant detection recall (13V264000).
Are 2012 and 2013 Azera steering problems serious?: Steering complaints made up 51% of 2012 reports and 29% of 2013 reports, with median failure mileage around 61,000 to 61,498 miles for both years, based on NHTSA data.