2016 Hyundai Azera Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
29/100
#6 most-complained of 8 Azera years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2016 Hyundai Azera ranks 6th worst out of 8 model years, with a complaint index of 29 and 15 complaints logged, making it a relatively Good year compared to the 2012 and 2013 Azeras.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22.5
- 19.5 city / 28 hwy
Top 2016 Hyundai Azera problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (27%)
- Airbags3 (20%)
- Steering3 (20%)
- Electrical System2 (13%)
- Other2 (13%)
- Brakes1 (7%)
- Structure & Body1 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)
What owners report
- Steering sticks or locks briefly on straight or highway roads, requiring extra force to break free and causing the vehicle to swerve.
- Airbag warning light comes on unexpectedly, with the airbag module reportedly failing and needing replacement.
- Sunroof glass has shattered while driving on the interstate, sending pieces flying without warning.
- Engine coolant system issues include a diagnosed head gasket leak and an overheating warning message while driving at 55 MPH, with failure reported at 109,000 miles.
- Moonroof sunshade fails to retract properly, leaving it stuck and blocking rear visibility.
- Vehicle reportedly accelerated on its own while stopped and did not respond to brake pedal input, resulting in a crash at 900 miles.
2016 Hyundai Azera recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V619000Aug 6, 2021Structure & Body348,158 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
2016 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.
2016 compared with other Azera years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Hyundai Azera reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Azera has a complaint index of 29 and ranks 6th worst out of 8 model years, giving it a Good verdict relative to other Azera years.
- What problems does the 2016 Hyundai Azera have?
- NHTSA complaints point to Engine issues as the top problem area (27% of complaints), followed by Airbags and Steering at 20% each. The median mileage at failure across all reported problems was 34,196.5 miles.
- Does the 2016 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 21V619000) covers a trunk latch that may become damaged and prevent the trunk from opening; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2016 Azera compare to other model years?
- The 2016 Azera's complaint index of 29 is far lower than the 2013 Azera's index of 100 (Avoid) and the 2012 Azera's 86 (Avoid), but higher than the 2017 Azera's 14 (Best).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Hyundai Azera?
- The 2016 Azera gets 22.5 MPG combined (19.5 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,875 according to the EPA.