2007 Hyundai Azera Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Hyundai Azera ranks 3rd worst out of 13 model years, with a complaint index of 83 and 131 complaints covering 8 recall campaigns. Structure & Body issues lead at 37% of complaints, followed by Airbags at 34%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 83/100
- #3 of 13 Azera years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 131
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2007 Hyundai Azera problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body49 (37%)
- Airbags44 (34%)
- Electrical System19 (15%)
- Seat Belts16 (12%)
- Brakes15 (11%)
- Engine11 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (4%)
- Steering3 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the seat belt tension sensor wiring harness sustaining damage, tied to a seat belt recall.
- Some drivers describe sudden unintended acceleration, including one case at a drive-thru window and another during highway passing.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a crash despite the seat belt being worn.
- Owners describe the vehicle swerving unexpectedly at highway speed, in one case crashing into a traffic sign after a tire issue.
- One owner reported an engine fire that required police and fire department response.
- Electrical problems included a stop lamp switch malfunction, failure to start, and defective low-beam headlamps.
2007 Hyundai Azera recalls
8 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 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Hyundai Azera reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Azera ranks 3rd worst among 13 model years with a complaint index of 83, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Azera years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Azera?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 37% of reports, followed by Airbags at 34% and Electrical System issues at 15%, based on NHTSA data.
- Does the 2007 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2007 Azera, covering brakes, structure and body, suspension, electrical system, and seat belts.
- What year Hyundai Azera should I avoid?
- Among Azera years, 2006, 2007, and 2013 carry Avoid verdicts, with 2006 having the highest complaint index at 100 and 2007 close behind at 83.
- At what mileage do 2007 Azera problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 56,000 for the 2007 Azera overall, with Brakes issues appearing earlier at a median of 49,500 miles.