2006 Hyundai Azera Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2006 Hyundai Azera ranks worst of 13 model years for owner complaints, with a complaint index of 100 and 188 complaints tied to 5 recalls. Electrical system issues make up 38% of complaints, followed by airbags at 30%, giving it an Avoid verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 13 Azera years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 188
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 9
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 1
Top 2006 Hyundai Azera problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System71 (38%)
- Airbags57 (30%)
- Seat Belts25 (13%)
- Engine22 (12%)
- Structure & Body21 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires21 (11%)
- Brakes19 (10%)
- Other8 (4%)
- Steering5 (3%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags deployed too small or failed to fully cushion the driver, allowing the head to strike the roof during a crash.
- Passenger-side airbags failed to deploy even when the driver-side airbag fired.
- Headlights reportedly threw light only a short distance ahead, limiting visibility at night and contributing to a collision.
- Brakes were described as stiffening or failing to stop the car, in one case causing it to crash through a closed garage door.
- A tie rod housing failure caused a front wheel to disengage from the steering mechanism.
- Owners reported engine compartment and parked-vehicle fires, one linked to the ABS module recall.
2006 Hyundai Azera recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V026000Jan 9, 2018Brakes87,854 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
Risk: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.
- NHTSA 13V354000Aug 12, 2013Suspension, Wheels & Tires364,502 vehicles
Suspension:rear
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Risk: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.
- NHTSA 10V007000Jan 8, 2010Seat Belts80 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Hyundai de puerto rico is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.
Risk: The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
Remedy: Hyundai will inspect and replace the right front seat belt and install a new seat belt tension sensor wiring harness clip, if necessary, and reroute the right front seat belt tension sensor wiring and secure the wiring with a new harness clip. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 8, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico 1-787-999-3333.
2006 Hyundai Azera fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Azera years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Hyundai Azera reliable?
- Among 13 Azera model years, 2006 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst, with 188 complaints centered on the electrical system (38%) and airbags (30%). NHTSA data supports an Avoid verdict for this year relative to other Azera years.
- What problems does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have?
- Owners most often reported electrical system issues (71 complaints, median mileage 43,000) and airbag problems (57 complaints, median mileage 51,653), including airbags that failed to deploy properly or on the passenger side.
- Does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Azera, covering brakes (water entering the ABS module), a suspension crossmember, seat belt tension sensor wiring, and a stop lamp switch. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Hyundai Azera should I avoid?
- 2006 has the worst complaint index (100) among all Azera years and is rated Avoid. 2007, 2008, and 2013 are also rated Avoid, while 2010 and 2017 are rated Best.
- How many complaints does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have on file?
- NHTSA lists 188 complaints for the 2006 Hyundai Azera, including 9 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries, and 1 death.