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2007 Hyundai Azera Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

83/100

#3 most-complained of 13 Azera years

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

The 2007 Hyundai Azera has 131 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 83 out of 100 — #3 highest of 13 Azera model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is structure & body (49 complaints, 37% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.

Complaints
131
Recalls
8
Crashes / fires
5 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 26 hwy

Top 2007 Hyundai Azera problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body49 (37%)
  2. Airbags44 (34%)
  3. Electrical System19 (15%)
  4. Seat Belts16 (12%)
  5. Brakes15 (11%)
  6. Engine11 (8%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (6%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers7 (5%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain5 (4%)
  10. Steering3 (2%)
2007 Hyundai Azera complaints: complaints filed per quarter122007 Q32009 Q32011 Q22013 Q12014 Q32016 Q22018 Q42020 Q4
180 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2012 Q3 (12).

2007 Hyundai Azera recalls

8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 16V630000Aug 31, 2016Structure & Body9,700 vehicles

    Seats:front assembly:power adjust

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.

    Risk: Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 150.

  3. 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.

See all 8 recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Azera →

2007 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.

2007 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
2008Avoid7569620.5
2009Caution5826520.5

All Hyundai Azera years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Hyundai Azera a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Hyundai Azera ranks #3 of 13 among Azera model years (Complaint Index 83/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 131 complaints and 8 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Azera?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (49 complaints), airbags (44 complaints), and electrical system (19 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 56,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2007 Hyundai Azera, most recently reported 2018, covering brakes, structure & body, suspension, wheels & tires, and electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Hyundai Azera?
EPA rates the 2007 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.

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.