2006 Hyundai Azera problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (26) · Exterior Lighting (24) · Seat Belts (23)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
154 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2018-01-09 · campaign 18V026000 · 87,854 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
Risk: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.
Suspension:rear 2013-08-12 · campaign 13V354000 · 364,502 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District
Risk: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.
Seat Belts:front 2010-01-08 · campaign 10V007000 · 80 vehicles
Defect: HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
Risk: THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Fix: HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS CLIP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO 1-787-999-3333.
Service bulletins (64)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Power Train 2024-04-09 · 24-AT-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with incorrect ratio dtc (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on page 2.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-02-14 · 24-BD-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. if the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, w
Showing the 6 most recent of 64 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-11-18 · Unknown Or Other“when driving, if you encounter even a small bump in the road, the car jumps as if it were a train jumping the tracks and getting back on track. if it's raining, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding across the road. (finally, realizing that i was sliding across the road).…”
2024-07-24 · Suspension · 193,430 mi“the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side wheel unexpectedly collapsed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame had severe corrosion, causing the rear control arm to detach. the contact was informed that the sub frame needed to b…”
2023-10-11 · Seat Belts“the air bag light came on for the front passenger seat. i took it to grayson hyundai & they tried to get part #88840-3l500-j9 which is the latch right front buckle assembly. i was told there was no part available because my car is a 2006 & manufactures are only required to carry parts for 10 years. i was also told if the air bags worried me to tr…”
2023-07-14 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle has a random, chronic no start issue. everything appears to be working normally, and you will turn the key with no crank. all the dashboard lights work, everything is as normal except it wont turn over. the dealer will not help. they refuse to even attempt replacing parts with my approval, just to try to rule things out. due to my own i…”
2023-06-26 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the anti-lock braking system malfunctioned then failed to respond. the abs warning light was illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. the insurance comp…”
2023-06-16 · Air Bags · 307,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. the contact stated that the air bag warning light had illuminated and remained illuminated on the instrument panel for a year. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed but no cause for the failure was found. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure …”
2023-01-24 · Air Bags · 83,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. the contact stated that on numerous occasions, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. the contact was then referred by the dealer to a different dealer where it was diagnosed and produced code: b1489 and b1495. the contact then stated that the pod reset was pe…”
2022-12-29 · Suspension · 215,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle rode over a slight bump in the roadway and the rear-end of the vehicle started swaying to the left and the right. the contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle to check for a flat tire and observed that the tires were inflated. the contact st…”
2022-10-27 · Suspension · 58,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. the contact stated while driving approximately 2 mph and reversing out of her driveway there was a loud clunking noise heard. the contact stopped the vehicle and placed it in park(p) and observed that the driver's side rear tire had collapsed inward toward the wheel well. the contact stated that the crossmembe…”
2021-09-21 · Engine · 🔥 fire“without warning, my car lost power as i was driving on the interstate. i started changing lanes to get over to the shoulder, and before i got to the shoulder smoke began to come out of the hood then flames started. i was able to pull over and get myself and my special needs son out of the car with the help of others who saw the flames and also pul…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.