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2008 Hyundai Azera Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2008 Hyundai Azera, 38% of all 69 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest body and structure complaint count among 13 Azera model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 52,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
26
38% of 69
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
52,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Hyundai Azera body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 18, 2009, latest Sep 10, 2020.

2008 Hyundai Azera structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2009Mar 2011Mar 2012Aug 2013Jun 2014Nov 2015Nov 2016Sep 2020
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2009 to Sep 2020; peak Mar 2010 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Azera

  1. 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.

Structure & Body complaints by Azera model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200621 (11%)
  3. 200749 (37%)
  4. 200826 (38%)
  5. 20091 (4%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20123 (4%)
  9. 201310 (9%)
  10. 20142 (4%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20161 (7%)
  13. 20174 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Hyundai Azera have body and structure problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2008 Hyundai Azera, 38% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,000 miles.
Which Hyundai Azera year has the most body and structure complaints?
The 2007 Hyundai Azera has the most body and structure complaints (49), compared with 26 for the 2008.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2008 Hyundai Azera?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Hyundai Azera concerns the body and structure: 16V630000.

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.