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2015 Hyundai Azera Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

25/100

#10 most-complained of 13 Azera years

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

The 2015 Hyundai Azera has 9 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #10 highest of 13 Azera model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 56% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 3 injuries.

Complaints
9
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22.5
19.5 city / 28 hwy

Top 2015 Hyundai Azera problems

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

  1. Engine5 (56%)
  2. Steering3 (33%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain3 (33%)
  4. Brakes1 (11%)
  5. Electrical System1 (11%)
  6. Fuel System1 (11%)
  7. Other1 (11%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (11%)
2015 Hyundai Azera complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2016Aug 2019Mar 2023Jul 2023Nov 2025
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Nov 2025; peak Jan 2020 (3).

2015 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.

2015 Hyundai Azera fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19.5 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
22.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,875
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.

2015 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
2013Avoid92112223
2014Caution5048123
2015Good259122.5
2016Good3315122.5
2017Best1712122.5

All Hyundai Azera years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Hyundai Azera a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Hyundai Azera ranks #10 of 13 among Azera model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 9 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 2015 Hyundai Azera?
The most reported problem areas are engine (5 complaints), steering (3 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 67,700 miles.
Does the 2015 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Hyundai Azera, most recently reported 2023, covering brakes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Hyundai Azera?
EPA rates the 2015 Hyundai Azera at 22.5 MPG combined (19.5 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,875. 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.