YearToAvoid

2005 Hyundai Azera Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#13 most-complained of 13 Azera years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2005 Hyundai Azera has 0 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #13 highest of 13 Azera model years.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2005 Hyundai Azera problems

NHTSA owner 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.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005No verdict001—
2006Avoid100188520
2007Avoid83131820

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2005 Hyundai Azera a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Hyundai Azera ranks #13 of 13 among Azera model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 0 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
Does the 2005 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Hyundai Azera, most recently reported 2009, covering electrical system.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.