2015 Hyundai Azera problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (4) · Power Train (2) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
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
2025-11-22 · Power Train“engine has a timing belt issue since 70,000 miles where it will rattle when it starts transmission is going out before 100,000 miles…”
2024-12-10 · Vehicle Speed Control“this is happened too many times even though in frequent and it is very unsafe when it happens on the open road as the steering will be completely unavailable most likely relative to the eps. no incident yet but that is only because i’m a good driver, but it sure is unsafe and scary and something needs to be done as i’ve read many online people hav…”
2023-07-10 · Vehicle Speed Control“i have made sure that the oil was changed on my 2015 hyundai azera. it has consistantly used oil. and now , i noticed a disturbing sound under the hood. now, i have found metal shavings in my oil. this is a theta engine. 6 cylinder. and according to the internet. since 2011, hyundai engines have been consistantly complained about and this engine ne…”
2023-04-08 · Vehicle Speed Control · 104,930 mi“my vehicle has no warning signs lights that it has an problem/issue to warn. when driving to 30mpg the vehicle does a forceful jerk forward to a stop causing whiplash effect to driver and passengers. when vehicle comes to a near stop to traffic or light it creates the same effect. this is a constant through the entire driving trip. i have taken it …”
2023-03-12 · Steering“when traveling at speeds above 50 mph, my steering has a dead-spot, on-center. at this steering position when trying to keep the car straight on the road or highway, the steering wheel sticks and requires force to keep my car heading straight. …”
2020-01-01 · Suspension · 80,000 mi“hit a bump in road and lost control of car. unstable bouncing ?in motion…”
2019-08-13 · Power Train · 67,700 mi“vehicle hard to place in reverse. then when in drive, rpm would go up when stepping on gas pedal but the car would not go. then the car would suddenly slam into gear and lunge forward. no check engine light ever can on. took vehicle to hyundai dealership and they were unable to get a code when they scanned the computer. dealership claims transmissi…”
2017-11-30 · Vehicle Speed Control · 40,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2015 hyundai azera. the contact stated that while reversing from the driveway, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. the contact stated that the vehicle crashed into the cement steps of an apartment building and as a result, the air bags deployed. the contact sustained injuries to her right leg and bruises t…”
2016-03-08 · Unknown Or Other · 26,300 mi“windshield wiper jets failed. rented from avis at den…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.