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.
2008 Hyundai AzeraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 69 owner complaints about the 2008 Hyundai Azera, most often about the seats. It is covered by 6 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 March 1, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Hyundai Azera has problems
69 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Seats2 crash/fire/injury
16Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
14Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
14Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
6Engine2 crash/fire/injury
5Seat belts
4Vehicle speed control
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Structure
97 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 24 | 2 |
| Air bags | 16 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 3 |
| Engine | 6 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2008 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 · 2018 Q1
Front assembly: power adjust
Risk. Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Show 2 more recalls
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.
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 seats problems start?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 seats complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles18under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 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
2008 Hyundai Azera safety ratings
2008 Hyundai Azera 4-DR (Later Release) 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 2008 Hyundai Azera, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Control Arm FailureLed to recall 13V-354
In owners' words
What Azera owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
STARTED HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN MY WIFE RODE WITH ME AND THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. EVENTUALLY, IT STARTED TO REMAIN ON THE WHOLE TIME WITH HER IN THE SEAT. NOW THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT UNFASTENED LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY WITH NO ONE IN THE SEAT. I TOOK IT TO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V113000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND 16V630000 (SEATS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V630000 (SEATS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE…
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