2007 Hyundai Azera problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats (29) · Air Bags (15) · Seat Belts (14)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
111 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
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.
Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust 2016-08-31 · campaign 16V630000 · 9,700 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.
Risk: Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 150.
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.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2013-04-01 · campaign 13V113000 · 1,712,336 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, m
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
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 (50)
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.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
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.
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What owners report
2026-09-28 · Service Brakes“my 2007 hyundai azera is subject to nhtsa recall 18v026 (hyundai safety recall campaign 172) for water intrusion into the abs control module causing electrical short circuits and fire risk. the recall remedy — installation of a relay to cut power to the abs module when the ignition is off — was completed on my vehicle. despite the completed remedy…”
2026-01-06 · Steering · 140,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. there ws no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the steering wheel intermittently felt very loose, with a loud clunking noise, and unexpectedly jerked. the vehicle was taken to an independent mec…”
2024-03-27 · Service Brakes“abs module failed affecting braking and electricals'. battery was drained. car was unsafe to drive…”
2021-04-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 200,000 mi“tl* the contact's wife owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that he experienced intermittent softness while depressing the brake pedal. the abs warning light was illuminated. upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 18v026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the vin was not included. neither the deal…”
2021-01-14 · Structure:body“the cars leaking oil into the alternator.the owner before me said they fixed the gasket and replaced the alternator twice.i bought it 12/01/20 and havent driven it due to its cost to fix the leak and replace the alternator. if he gave up on highway guarantee of an accident. back driver side door handle fell off. passenger side front seat won't work…”
2020-11-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 164,000 mi“check engine light came on along with esc off light showing up on dashboard. at times when starting vehicle up in morning vehicle would not accelerate, i've pressed the gas pedal to the floor and no acceleration. sunroof window, back driver window and heated front seats have stopped working and my airbag lights stay on ?…”
2020-10-14 · Service Brakes · 140,000 mi“i had the recall 172 performed at the hyundai dealership on 07/03/2020, and 2 weeks later my abs module failed anyway due to brake fluid leak inside the abs module and had to be replaced. i contacted hyundai for reimbursement and was denied. out of pocket $500. was also told repair would be $4000, but was then changed to $300.…”
2020-09-18 · Suspension · 87,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to two separate independent mechanics who informed him that the rear suspension was completely corroded. upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 13v354000 (suspension) which he linked to the failure. the contact called the manufacturer…”
2020-09-03 · Service Brakes · 140,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that while driving 15-20 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard causing the braking distance to be extended. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the abs module failed and needed to be replaced. the vehi…”
2020-01-22 · Structure:body:door · 167,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. while driving at various speeds the rear passenger door became ajar and flew open. the contact was able to secure the door by bungee cord. the rear driver's side door failed to lock or unlock. additionally, while driving the driver's side door the door ajar warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was ta…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.