2016 Hyundai Azera problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (3) · Engine (2) · Air Bags (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Latches/Locks/Linkages:trunk Lid:latch 2021-08-06 · campaign 21V619000 · 348,158 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Service bulletins (75)
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 75 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-14 · Engine“hello, my car was parked at home and as i turned the engine on, i noticed the red light 'oil pressure' on the dashboard. i checked the oil level and it was very low. on the same day i purchases 2 quarts of oil to keep it at a safe level. the next day i checked the dip stick again and much oil was loss. i was very concerned and finally was able to m…”
2026-07-05 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“on xxx while my daughter was driving this car on [xxx] outside of [xxx], the car caught fire and within minutes was engulfed in flames. my daughter and her boyfriend only had enough time to pull off the road and get out. the entire vehicle burnt to the ground. my daughter and boyfriend were minutes from burning to death in this car with no advan…”
2026-04-13 · Engine“engine overheating without engine light or any other safety alerts until engine finally failed…”
2025-11-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 109,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 hyundai azera. the contact stated that the heating system was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to two goodyear auto repair shops, where it was diagnosed with a head gasket leak. one of the goodyear facilities replaced the thermostat and the radiator. the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, a message that the engine…”
2023-09-27 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly“moonroof- i opened my moonroof and when i tried to close it, the sunshade would not retract - it is hanging - causing me not to be able to see the back window when looking through my rear view mirror. i brought to a body shop and they said it is a design flaw. now they want $1,800 to fix it! …”
2022-08-16 · Air Bags“air bag light came on while driving. after getting it checked, the technician stated that the air bag module went out and was erased. a new module would need to be ordered and the old one replaced. repair was not done as the cost was expensive and i don't believe that i should pay for something that is a safety equipment issue, this should be under…”
2022-06-25 · Structure:body“while driving on the interstate, the panoramic sunroof exploded. pieces of glass flew off my car. the explosive sound was very loud and startling, but i was able to maintain control of my vehicle. vehicles behind me were potentially impacted by flying pieces of glass. i took my vehicle directly to the dealer, (nalley hyundai) who confirmed the gl…”
2022-05-04 · Unknown Or Other“the hydraulic hood lifting "hinges" did not hold the hood up. when i raised the hood to fill the window washer container, the hood fell, unhindered, on my left wrist, as i was taking the cap off of the filling tube. 2 seconds later it could have been my head as i would have been over the washer reservoir opening. the hand was very bruised, and t…”
2022-02-20 · Power Train“it has happened now over several years. when the temperature is cold, freezing and below, the gear shift lever is locked in the parking position and can not be moved to the r, n or d position. last time it happened on the date shown below.…”
2021-10-25 · Air Bags“vehicle airbag light came on by itself while driving. diagnosis shows that the module needs to be replaced. currently the vehicle does not have working airbags. it has been diagnosed by dealer but not manufacturer. car is currently at the dealer service shop.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.