Hyundai Azera Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Hyundai Azera model year (2006–2017) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Hyundai Azera Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 132 complaints
6 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 164
7 recalls · 81 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 102
5 recalls · 52 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: SEATS
Problem score: 71
Best Hyundai Azera Years to Buy
0 recalls · 7 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 7
1 recall · 6 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 11
2 recalls · 8 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 14
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Hyundai Azera — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 17 | Good |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 11 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 7 | — | — | 7 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 34 | — | — | 34 | Good |
| 2013 | 1 | 67 | — | — | 70 | Caution |
| 2012 | 1 | 50 | 1 | — | 55 | Good |
| 2011 | 2 | 17 | 3 | — | 29 | Good |
| 2010 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 14 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 4 | 12 | — | — | 24 | Good |
| 2008 | 5 | 52 | 2 | — | 71 | Caution |
| 2007 | 7 | 81 | — | — | 102 | Caution |
| 2006 | 5 | 132 | 6 | 1 | 164 | Avoid |
All 12 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Hyundai Azera Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2015Mid-decade Azera units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2015 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Azera models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Azera should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2006 Hyundai Azera if possible. It has 5 recalls, 132 owner complaints, and 1 reported death. The overall problem score is 164 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Azera to buy?+
The 2015 Hyundai Azera is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 7. It has only 0 recalls and 7 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Azera has the fewest problems?+
The 2015, 2016, 2010 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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