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2017 Hyundai Azera Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

17/100

#11 most-complained of 13 Azera years

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

The 2017 Hyundai Azera has 12 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #11 highest of 13 Azera model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is steering (5 complaints, 42% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
12
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22.5
19.5 city / 28 hwy

Top 2017 Hyundai Azera problems

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

  1. Steering5 (42%)
  2. Structure & Body4 (33%)
  3. Electrical System2 (17%)
  4. Airbags1 (8%)
  5. Brakes1 (8%)
  6. Engine1 (8%)
  7. Other1 (8%)
2017 Hyundai Azera complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2017Apr 2019Dec 2019Oct 2020Apr 2021Oct 2021
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Oct 2024; peak Aug 2017 (2).

2017 Hyundai Azera recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2017 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.

2017 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
2015Good259122.5
2016Good3315122.5
2017Best1712122.5

All Hyundai Azera years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Hyundai Azera a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Hyundai Azera ranks #11 of 13 among Azera model years (Complaint Index 17/100, verdict: Best). It has 12 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 2017 Hyundai Azera?
The most reported problem areas are steering (5 complaints), structure & body (4 complaints), and electrical system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 25,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Hyundai Azera, most recently reported 2021, covering structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Hyundai Azera?
EPA rates the 2017 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.