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2014 Hyundai Azera Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#7 most-complained of 13 Azera years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2014 Hyundai Azera has 48 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #7 highest of 13 Azera model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is brakes (25 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 2 fires.

Complaints
48
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 2
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23
19 city / 28 hwy

Top 2014 Hyundai Azera problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes25 (52%)
  2. Engine9 (19%)
  3. Steering9 (19%)
  4. Electrical System7 (15%)
  5. Airbags4 (8%)
  6. Other3 (6%)
  7. Structure & Body2 (4%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)
2014 Hyundai Azera complaints: complaints filed per month4May 2014May 2015Dec 2016Sep 2020Sep 2022Feb 2024Jul 2024Aug 2026
60 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2024 (4).

2014 Hyundai Azera recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Brakes1,649,478 vehiclesPark Outside

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

2014 Hyundai Azera fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,800
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.

2014 compared with other Azera years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution6774223
2013Avoid92112223
2014Caution5048123
2015Good259122.5
2016Good3315122.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Hyundai Azera a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Hyundai Azera ranks #7 of 13 among Azera model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 48 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Azera?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (25 complaints), engine (9 complaints), and steering (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 29,600 miles.
Does the 2014 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Hyundai Azera, most recently reported 2023, covering brakes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Hyundai Azera?
EPA rates the 2014 Hyundai Azera at 23 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.