Does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have seat belt problems?

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the seat belt in the 2006 Hyundai Azera, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,000 miles.

Which Hyundai Azera year has the most seat belt complaints?

The 2006 Hyundai Azera has the most seat belt complaints (25), compared with 25 for the 2006.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2006 Hyundai Azera?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Hyundai Azera concern the seat belt: 10V007000 and 09V497000.

2006 Hyundai Azera Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about seat belt problems in the 2006 Hyundai Azera, 13% of all 188 complaints for this model year. That is the highest seat belt complaint count among 13 Azera model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 74,000 miles.

Seat Belts complaints: 25; 13% of 188
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 74,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

When 2006 Hyundai Azera seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2008, latest Oct 11, 2023.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2008 to Oct 2023; peak Apr 2012 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2006 Hyundai Azera

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.
NHTSA 09V497000Dec 28, 2009Seat Belts65,185 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Hyundai 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 notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Seat Belts complaints by Azera model year

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

20050 (0%)
200625 (13%)
200716 (12%)
20085 (7%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20132 (2%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have seat belt problems?: NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the seat belt in the 2006 Hyundai Azera, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,000 miles.
Which Hyundai Azera year has the most seat belt complaints?: The 2006 Hyundai Azera has the most seat belt complaints (25), compared with 25 for the 2006.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2006 Hyundai Azera?: Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Hyundai Azera concern the seat belt: 10V007000 and 09V497000.