2013 Hyundai Azera Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Azera, 16% of its 112 total complaints that year, with 2 crashes and 4 injuries reported. Hyundai issued recall 13V264000 for the occupant detection system, and owners separately report non-deploying airbags and warning lights tied to a faulty clockspring, with median failure mileage at 83,000.
- Airbags complaints
- 18
- 16% of 112
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 83,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during collisions, including a rear-end crash and a front-corner impact, despite total vehicle damage.
- The SRS/airbag warning light illuminates and stays on, often diagnosed by dealers or independent mechanics as a clockspring fault in the steering column.
- Some owners report the diagnostic code 1,346 pointing to no resistance detected in the air bag circuit.
- One complaint describes water intrusion through a cracked window triggering a persistent airbag warning light that the dealer said was not covered under warranty.
- A passenger-side air bag warning indicator activated while driving at low speed, with the vehicle left unrepaired.
- One report links airbag warning issues to a separate steering wheel shake and clunking noise at highway speed.
When 2013 Hyundai Azera airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 4, 2013, latest Feb 14, 2023.
Airbags recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Azera
- NHTSA 13V264000Jun 25, 2013Airbags5,200 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
Risk: If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Airbags complaints by Azera model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Hyundai Azera?
- NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2013 Azera, which is 16% of the 112 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Azera airbags?
- Yes. Recall 13V264000 covers the occupant detection system on 2012-2013 Azera vehicles built between May 22, 2012 and November 23, 2012, and Hyundai dealers recalibrate the airbag system as the remedy.
- What is the most common airbag problem reported on the 2013 Azera?
- Many owners report the SRS/airbag warning light turning on and staying on, frequently traced to a faulty clockspring in the steering column, with median failure mileage at 83,000.
- Did the airbag problems cause any injuries or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 4 injuries associated with the 18 airbag complaints for the 2013 Azera, including reports of airbags not deploying during collisions.