YearToAvoid

2017 Hyundai Azera Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2017 Hyundai Azera ranks 11th of 13 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 17 and just 12 complaints logged, earning it a Best verdict among Azera years. Steering issues are the top concern, reported in 5 of 12 complaints.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
17/100
#11 of 13 Azera years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
12
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Steering
Best nearby year
2010
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22.5
19.5 city / 28 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2017 Hyundai Azera problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Steering wheel intermittently locks or resists turning at highway speeds, requiring extra force or a jerk to free it.
  • Some drivers report the steering delay happens even at lower speeds and in reverse.
  • Trunk latch fails to open with the smart key, button, or manual key, sometimes trapping items inside.
  • Rear seat brackets loosen, leaving rear seats unstable without any warning light.
  • Electrical system shorts intermittently, draining the battery and cutting acceleration while driving.
  • Airbag warning light comes on intermittently alongside steering lock-up episodes.
2017 Hyundai Azera complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2017Apr 2019Dec 2019Oct 2020Apr 2021Oct 2021
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Oct 2024; peak Aug 2017 (1).

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
2015Caution259122.5
2016Good3315122.5
2017Best1712122.5

All Hyundai Azera years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Hyundai Azera reliable?
Among Azera model years, 2017 ranks 11th out of 13 for reported problems, with a complaint index of 17 and only 12 complaints filed with NHTSA, giving it a Best verdict relative to other Azera years.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Hyundai Azera?
Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 5 of 12 complaints (42%), with owners describing the wheel locking or resisting turns at highway speeds.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2017 Azera, covering a trunk latch that can become damaged and prevent the trunk from opening; the remedy is a free trunk latch base replacement.
How does the 2017 Azera compare to other years like 2006 or 2013?
The 2017 Azera has a much lower complaint index (17) than the worst years, 2006 (100) and 2013 (92), which both carry Avoid verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Hyundai Azera?
EPA rates the 2017 Azera at 22.5 mpg combined (19.5 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,875.

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.