2014 Hyundai Azera Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Azera, 52% of all complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 78,000. A related recall, campaign 23V651000, covers the hydraulic brake system and one fire was reported.
- Brakes complaints
- 25
- 52% of 48
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 78,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report brake fluid leaking under the driver's side engine area, sometimes with no other warning before failure.
- Some owners describe the ABS braking system as a fire risk, with one vehicle catching fire after exploding sounds were heard from inside the brake system area.
- Many owners received notice of recall campaign 23V651000 for the hydraulic service brakes but say replacement parts were not available at dealers for an extended period.
- Several owners were told to park outside and away from structures because of the fire risk while waiting for the recall repair.
- A few owners noted a check engine warning light illuminating alongside unresolved brake recall concerns.
When 2014 Hyundai Azera brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 8, 2016, latest Mar 16, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Azera
- 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.
Brakes complaints by Azera model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are brakes a common problem on the 2014 Hyundai Azera?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2014 Azera, which is 52% of the 48 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any Azera year in the data.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Hyundai Azera?
- Yes. Campaign 23V651000 covers the hydraulic service brakes on the 2014 Azera among other Hyundai models, and owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the repair is done.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2014 Azera?
- NHTSA's data shows a median mileage of 78,000 at the time of failure for brake-related complaints on the 2014 Azera.
- Have brake issues on the 2014 Azera caused fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 0 crashes among the 25 brake complaints for the 2014 Azera.
- Why do owners say the recall repair is taking so long?
- Multiple complaints in the sample state that replacement parts for recall 23V651000 were not yet available at dealers, and that Hyundai had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair.