2011 Hyundai Azera Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2011 Hyundai Azera has a complaint index of 42 and ranks 8th worst out of 13 model years, earning a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 20 complaints, 3 recalls, 2 crashes, and 1 injury for this year, with Transmission & Powertrain as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 42/100
- #8 of 13 Azera years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 20
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19.5 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2011 Hyundai Azera problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (50%)
- Engine9 (45%)
- Electrical System5 (25%)
- Brakes4 (20%)
- Steering4 (20%)
- Other2 (10%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine stalls suddenly at speeds around 45 mph, sometimes with loss of power steering and power brakes.
- Vehicle hesitates or fails to respond when the gas pedal is pressed at slow speed, then surges forward unexpectedly.
- Transmission jerks, vibrates, or fails to shift properly, with dealers sometimes unable to replicate the issue.
- Electrical warning lamps (check engine, no key, battery) illuminate along with stalling at highway speed.
- Brakes reportedly failed to slow the vehicle, leading to a crash in one case.
2011 Hyundai Azera recalls
3 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 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.
- NHTSA 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Electrical System1,712,336 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
2011 Hyundai Azera fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 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.
2011 compared with other Azera years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Hyundai Azera reliable?
- Compared to other Azera model years, 2011 ranks 8th worst out of 13 with a complaint index of 42 and a Good verdict. It has fewer reported problems than years like 2006, 2007, 2008, or 2013.
- What problems does the 2011 Hyundai Azera have?
- NHTSA complaints point to Transmission & Powertrain issues (10 complaints, 50% share) and Engine issues (9 complaints, 45% share), including stalling and shifting problems. Median mileage at failure for these areas is 42,000 and 38,600 miles.
- Does the 2011 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Azera covering the ABS module and brakes, a crossmember assembly issue, and a stop lamp switch replacement. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2011 Azera compare to the 2010 and 2012 model years?
- The 2010 Azera has a complaint index of 8 and a Best verdict, while the 2012 Azera has a complaint index of 67 and a Caution verdict. The 2011 model sits between them with an index of 42 and a Good verdict.
- What is the worst year for the Hyundai Azera?
- Based on complaint index, 2006 is the worst Azera year with an index of 100, 188 complaints, and 5 recalls, followed by 2013 with an index of 92.