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2006 Hyundai Azera Engine Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Hyundai Azera, 12% of all 188 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 13 Azera model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 58,560 miles.

Engine complaints
22
12% of 188
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
58,560 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Hyundai Azera engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 12, 2006, latest Sep 21, 2021.

2006 Hyundai Azera engine complaints: complaints filed per month1Jun 2006Aug 2007Nov 2009Aug 2011Sep 2013Nov 2015Feb 2018Sep 2021
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2006 to Sep 2021; peak Jun 2006 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Hyundai Azera

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Azera model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200622 (12%)
  3. 200711 (8%)
  4. 200812 (17%)
  5. 200911 (42%)
  6. 20102 (25%)
  7. 20119 (45%)
  8. 201212 (16%)
  9. 201322 (20%)
  10. 20149 (19%)
  11. 20155 (56%)
  12. 20164 (27%)
  13. 20171 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have engine problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Hyundai Azera, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,560 miles.
Which Hyundai Azera year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Hyundai Azera has the most engine complaints (22), compared with 22 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Hyundai Azera?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Hyundai Azera is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.