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2013 Hyundai Azera Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Azera, 20% of all 112 complaints filed for that year. Owners report sudden loss of power, engine seizures, stalling, and exhaust fumes entering the cabin, with a median failure mileage of 33,172. No engine-related recall is listed for this model year.

Engine complaints
22
20% of 112
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
33,173 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of acceleration or power while driving, with the engine unable to rev past a low RPM range before the driver has to pull over and restart it.
  • Complete engine seizure or failure during normal driving, sometimes preceded by knocking noises, dashboard warning lights, and violent shaking before the car stalls out.
  • Heavy black carbon or soot buildup on the tailpipes and rear bumper, which owners say dealers dismissed as normal but which some suspect points to a fuel-air mixture problem.
  • Exhaust fumes entering the cabin during acceleration, even with windows cracked, raising concerns about carbon monoxide exposure.
  • Persistent vehicle shaking or shuddering, especially on cold starts, that owners say dealers attributed to normal engine design rather than a repairable fault.
  • One reported case of smoke and flames coming from under the dashboard while driving, resulting in a total loss of the vehicle.

When 2013 Hyundai Azera engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 17, 2013, latest Jan 14, 2025.

2013 Hyundai Azera engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2013May 2014Nov 2017Jul 2021Nov 2022Jul 2023Jun 2024
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Jan 2025; peak Jul 2021 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Azera

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Azera model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200622 (12%)
  3. 200711 (8%)
  4. 200812 (17%)
  5. 200911 (42%)
  6. 20102 (25%)
  7. 20119 (45%)
  8. 201212 (16%)
  9. 201322 (20%)
  10. 20149 (19%)
  11. 20155 (56%)
  12. 20164 (27%)
  13. 20171 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Azera have?
NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2013 Azera, which is 20% of the 112 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2013 Hyundai Azera?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for engine problems on the 2013 Azera, though one owner complaint referenced recalls affecting the same-era Sonata and Santa Fe.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2013 Azera?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 33,172 at the time of engine-related failure, though some owners reported issues at both much lower and much higher mileage.
What kind of engine problems do owners report most on the 2013 Azera?
Owners most often describe sudden power loss, engine seizure or stalling, exhaust fumes entering the cabin, and heavy carbon buildup on the tailpipes.
Were there any fires linked to engine complaints on the 2013 Azera?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 2 injuries among the engine-related complaints for the 2013 Azera, though no crashes were reported.

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.