repaired · 2019 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk. An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
2006 Hyundai AzeraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 188 owner complaints about the 2006 Hyundai Azera, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-026 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 18, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Hyundai Azera has problems
188 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
57Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
47Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
33Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
25Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
20Suspension
11Service brakes
11Seats
9Engine
9Vehicle speed control
5117 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 57 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 47 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 25 | 2 |
| Suspension | 20 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Seats | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 2 |
| 17 other systems | 51 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 Hyundai Azera recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Suspension: rear
Risk. Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
52kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 47 air bags complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
17under 30k miles39under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Azera year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Azera median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Hyundai Azera safety ratings
2006 Hyundai Azera 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Hyundai Azera, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Control Arm FailureLed to recall 13V-354
In owners' words
What Azera owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The air bag light came on for the front passenger seat. I took it to Grayson Hyundai & they tried to get part #88840-3L500-J9 which is the latch right front buckle assembly. I was told there was no part available because my car is a 2006 & manufactures are only required to carry parts for 10 years.…
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had illuminated and remained illuminated on the instrument panel for a year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed but no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that on numerous occasions, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The contact was then referred by the dealer to a different dealer where it was diagnosed and produced code: B1489 and…
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