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2008 Hyundai Azera Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Hyundai Azera, 23% of all 69 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 13 Azera model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,538 miles.

Brakes complaints
16
23% of 69
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
80,538 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Hyundai Azera brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 4, 2013, latest Sep 15, 2023.

2008 Hyundai Azera brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2013Apr 2015Oct 2015Dec 2017Apr 2018Jun 2018Jan 2020
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Sep 2023; peak Sep 2013 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Azera

  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.

Brakes complaints by Azera model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200619 (10%)
  3. 200715 (11%)
  4. 200816 (23%)
  5. 20095 (19%)
  6. 20102 (25%)
  7. 20114 (20%)
  8. 201212 (16%)
  9. 201327 (24%)
  10. 201425 (52%)
  11. 20151 (11%)
  12. 20161 (7%)
  13. 20171 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Hyundai Azera have brake problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Hyundai Azera, 23% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,538 miles.
Which Hyundai Azera year has the most brake complaints?
The 2013 Hyundai Azera has the most brake complaints (27), compared with 16 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Hyundai Azera?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Hyundai Azera concerns the brake: 18V026000.

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.