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2013 Hyundai Azera Electrical System Problems

The 2013 Hyundai Azera has 15 electrical system complaints to NHTSA, 13% of its 112 total complaints for the year, including 3 fires and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure is 26,850. No related recall is listed in this dataset.

Electrical System complaints
15
13% of 112
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
26,850 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Radio/GPS screen appears dim when starting the car in daylight, then returns to full brightness after a restart.
  • The engine intermittently fails to start, producing only a soft buzzing or clicking sound under the hood, sometimes requiring several attempts before it starts.
  • The seatbelt warning chime and turn signal sound do not activate even when the seatbelt is unbuckled.
  • Owners who received a recall notice about a possible internal brake fluid leak causing an electrical short reported the car smoking while parked and off.
  • Some owners reported ongoing smoking issues after a recall repair was initiated, with the vehicle left undriven due to fire concerns.

When 2013 Hyundai Azera electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 4, 2014, latest Apr 10, 2025.

2013 Hyundai Azera electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2014Feb 2016Jan 2019Jul 2021Jul 2022Mar 2024Jul 2024
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Apr 2025; peak Apr 2024 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Azera

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Azera model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200671 (38%)
  3. 200719 (15%)
  4. 200815 (22%)
  5. 20097 (27%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20115 (25%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 201315 (13%)
  10. 20147 (15%)
  11. 20151 (11%)
  12. 20162 (13%)
  13. 20172 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Azera have?
NHTSA lists 15 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Azera, which is 13% of the 112 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there fires or injuries linked to the 2013 Azera's electrical system?
Yes. Owner complaints in this category report 3 fires and 2 injuries.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Azera's electrical system?
No related recall is listed in this dataset for the electrical system, although some owner complaints reference a recall letter about a possible internal brake fluid leak causing an electrical short.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2013 Azera?
The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 26,850 miles.
How does the 2013 Azera compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2013 model year has 15 electrical complaints and a 13% share, higher in raw count than 2011 (5 complaints, 25% share) and 2014 (7 complaints, 15% share).

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.