2012 Hyundai Azera problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (35) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (8) · Engine (8)
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43 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-22 · campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2013-06-25 · campaign 13V264000 · 5,200 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
Risk: If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Service bulletins (84)
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
Electrical System 2026-05-23 · Z01 Letter · Warranty Program/Extension
certain 2012 – 2017 model year accent, 2012 – 2017 model year azera, 2013 – 2018 model year santa fe sport, 2013 – 2019 model year santa fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) may be set. at hyundai, we ar
Electrical System 2026-04-25 · 26-BE-011H DN · Warranty Program/Extension
some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and dtc(s) b1763 (ocs ecu defect), and/or b1764 (ocs mat defect) may be stored. hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the occupant classification system (ocs) / occupant detection system (ods) to 18 ye
Electrical System 2026-04-25 · 26-BE-011H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and dtc(s) b1763 (ocs ecu defect), and/or b1764 (ocs mat defect) may be stored. hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the occupant classification system (ocs) / occupant detection system (ods) to 18 ye
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 84 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-12-27 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 140,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 hyundai azera. the contact stated while driving at approximately 35 mph the vehicle was losing forward momentum. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to coast to the side of the road. the low oil warning was illuminated. the contact had to leave the vehicle at the side of the road. the vehicle wa…”
2024-09-24 · Service Brakes“recall for my 2012 hyundai azera number 251 anti-brake system (abs) module that could leak and cause an electrical short that could result in a fire. they want to change a fuse from 40 to 30 amp so when the problem occurs fuse will blow. they should fix the problem replace abs module. what happens if fuse blows will the replace fuse or fix problem…”
2024-09-14 · Power Train“in 2023, hyundai approved to pay for repairs of vehicles that suffer premature engine failures due to issues such as low oil, metal debris and/or fire in the engine. these issues were predominately found in the gdi engines in kia and hyundai vehicles. this suit failed to take into account the hyundai azera model and the 3.3 gdi engine. same engine …”
2024-08-19 · Service Brakes“this recall on the anti-lock brake system was initiated 11 months ago. i brought the azera into the dealer 2 months ago and they said they had to order parts. i called today and spoke to the parts department. he said he is restricted from ordering the correct part and has no idea when he will be able to order it. why is hyundai stalling with th…”
2024-04-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2012 hyundai azera. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue and …”
2024-04-23 · Unknown Or Other“my engine failed after only 104k miles. i took my car in to get an oil change and it had rod knock which randomly started when i had oil already in the engine. this was just a random failure because it was completely find the day before and then the next day it started when i knew i was going to put more oil in in just in case and it failed. …”
2024-03-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2012 hyundai azera. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufac…”
2024-01-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact's husband owns a 2012 hyundai azera. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. t…”
2024-01-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2012 hyundai azera. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact called another local dealer, winn hyundai of santa maria (800 w main st., santa maria, ca 93458) but no …”
2023-12-27 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle recall issued. no remedy is being provided within a reasonable time.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.