2005 Hyundai Azera Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2005 Hyundai Azera and just 1 recall, involving a stop lamp switch that could fail to illuminate the brake lights. Among the 13 model years with data, 2005 ranks 13th, meaning it has the lowest complaint index of any Azera year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #13 of 13 Azera years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2005 Hyundai Azera problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2005 Hyundai Azera recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 09V280000Jul 21, 2009Electrical System3,011 vehicles
Exterior lighting
Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the "park" position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on september 2, 2009. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.
2005 compared with other Azera years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Hyundai Azera reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Azera has 0 complaints on file and ranks 13th out of 13 model years, indicating the lowest complaint volume of any Azera year.
- Does the 2005 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 09V280000) covers a malfunctioning stop lamp switch that may keep brake lights from illuminating. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Hyundai Azera should I avoid?
- NHTSA data flags 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2013 as Avoid years for the Azera, with complaint indexes of 100, 83, 75, and 92 respectively, all higher than the 2005 model.
- How does the 2005 Azera compare to other years?
- The 2005 Azera has a complaint index of 0, lower than every other year listed, including the 2010 model (index 8) rated Best and the 2006 model (index 100) rated Avoid.