2008 Hyundai Azera Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2008 Hyundai Azera ranks 4th worst of 13 model years with a Complaint Index of 75 and carries an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 69 complaints, 6 recalls, 4 fires, and 5 crashes, led by structure/body seat failures (38% of complaints).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #4 of 13 Azera years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 69
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 17.5 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2008 Hyundai Azera problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body26 (38%)
- Airbags16 (23%)
- Brakes16 (23%)
- Electrical System15 (22%)
- Engine12 (17%)
- Seat Belts5 (7%)
- Fuel System3 (4%)
- Other3 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Driver seat back or bottom moves forward on its own while driving, sometimes pinning the driver against the wheel.
- ABS module can short from water intrusion, triggering the ABS warning light along with smoke from the front driver's side.
- Engine compartment fires reported both while parked and while driving, in some cases requiring a fire extinguisher or fire department response.
- Sudden unintended acceleration reported when shifting into drive, followed by airbags failing to deploy on impact.
- Electrical short circuits linked to fires occurring even when the vehicle is off and unused.
2008 Hyundai Azera recalls
6 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.
2008 Hyundai Azera fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 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.
2008 compared with other Azera years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Hyundai Azera reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Azera has a Complaint Index of 75 and ranks 4th worst out of 13 model years, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Azera years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Azera?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 38% of reports, mostly seats moving on their own, followed by Airbags and Brakes at 23% each and Electrical System issues at 22%.
- Does the 2008 Hyundai Azera have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2008 Azera, covering brakes, structure/body seat switches, suspension crossmembers, electrical stop lamp switches, and seat belt wiring.
- Has the 2008 Hyundai Azera caught fire?
- NHTSA data shows 4 fire-related complaints for the 2008 Azera, including engine compartment fires reported while parked and while driving.
- What year Hyundai Azera should I avoid?
- NHTSA data shows 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2013 all carry Avoid verdicts, with 2006 having the highest Complaint Index at 100 among all 13 model years.