2006 Hyundai Azera Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 13 Azera years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Hyundai Azera has 188 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 13 Azera model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (71 complaints, 38% of the total). Complaints report 9 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 188
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 9 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 26 hwy
Top 2006 Hyundai Azera problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Hyundai Azera ranks worst among Azera model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 188 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Hyundai Azera?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (71 complaints), airbags (57 complaints), and seat belts (25 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 56,500 miles.
- Does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2006 Hyundai Azera, most recently reported 2018, covering brakes, suspension, wheels & tires, seat belts, and electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Hyundai Azera?
- EPA rates the 2006 Hyundai Azera at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.