2013 Hyundai Azera problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (31) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16) · Engine (10)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
55 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 (70)
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 70 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-04-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 140,000 mi“the contact's wife owns a 2013 hyundai azera. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering and then stalled. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to auto zone, where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs, and ignition coils needed to be replaced. the contact purchased…”
2025-01-14 · Engine“vehicle started having overheating issues around august 2024, took it to mechanics to get it looked at and tried various fixes, concluding in a blown head gasket. when i took my car to a third party mechanic to fix the head gasket they found that the head bolts of the cars engine had been pulled out of the threads and said that it was a manufacturi…”
2024-12-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module · 🔥 fire“the car started to emit smoke while driving on highway. all the feature indicate that the issue is purely related to the recall but the hyndai took in the vehicle and gave me a decision that the engine failure is not related to recall. said that the recall has been completed.…”
2024-11-23 · Engine“my engines head bolts have been pulled out of the threads causing the engine to overheat…”
2024-07-09 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 65,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 hyundai azera. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the contact stated that the remedy to replace the fuse was inadequate and did not address the possible brake fluid leak, which could cause an electrical short. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclo…”
2024-07-08 · Exterior Lighting“i like to report that this vehicle developed moisture inside the head lamps and it has inside a silver/ look like tent foil spread all over. at nigh we can’t see the road. we replaced the light 💡 and bought the most brighter once $109.@ and we still can’t see at night. it is a safety issue since we can see. i’m not the only one you have1000s of…”
2024-06-10 · Engine“ [xxx] bought a used 2013 hyundai azera. since day 1 it has overheating issue. within the first 2 wks of ownership, we replaced the radiator cap, thermostat, and had engine checked for leaks at pep boys. replacing the water pump was next. on the night of [xxx] we replaced the water pump. cranked engine and no leakage, so i decided to take my car h…”
2024-05-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2013 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. the…”
2024-04-24 · Electrical System“my car started smoking while off and parked after the recall was initiated, and i went through my insurance but they can’t find the problem and i also contacted hyundai who has never contacted me back. my car is still sitting at auto nation hyundai and nothing has been done. i’m not driving that car with my kids or anyone in it after witnessing tha…”
2024-04-13 · Structure:body“panaramic roof exploded. vehicle defect. out of extended warranty by 3 months. the noise from the explosion could cause driver to drive erratically and cause an accident. this has been reported several times by other owners of vehicles with panoramic roofs. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.