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2009 Hyundai AzeraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2009 Hyundai Azera, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-026 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.

2009 Hyundai Azera
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years63% below the Azera median · #7 of 10 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 37%Owner complaints264 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage101kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 26, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Hyundai Azera has problems

26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system71
Engine63
Vehicle speed control50
Service brakes32
Wheels20
Electronic stability control (ESC)20
Equipment20
Seats11
Power train10
6 other systems61

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2009 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.

37%repaired · 2019 Q2

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 18V-026 · Jan 9, 2018 · 87,854 vehicles · 32,381 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2015 Q1

Suspension: rear

Recall 13V-354 · Aug 12, 2013 · 364,502 vehicles · 203,437 repaired

Risk. Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 13V-113 · Apr 1, 2013 · 1,712,336 vehicles

Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 09V-497 · Dec 28, 2009 · 65,185 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2009 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

2009 Hyundai Azera safety ratings

2009 Hyundai Azera 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2009 Hyundai Azera frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2009 Hyundai Azera side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2009 Hyundai Azera, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Rear Control Arm FailurePE13007 · closed Aug 20, 2013
    Led to recall 13V-354
In owners' words

What Azera owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Good afternoon, my name is [XXX]. I purchased my 2009 Hyundai Azera limited edition in 2019 used with 98385 miles after I had the car for 9mths the car stopped running and the company I purchased the car from uses a repair company called Silver Rock which maintained the car I was told a belt popped…
Complaint 11556817 · Nov 26, 2023
DEFECTIVE ENGINE COVER GASKET LEAKED OIL ON ALTERNATOR AND DESTROYED IT. SAME CONDITION AS RECENT HYUNDAI VERA CRUZ RECALL. I BELIEVE ENGINES ARE THE SAME BUT AZERA NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL
Complaint 11414494 · Apr 29, 2021 · 44,440 miles
EXTREME FIRE HAZARD WARNING - HYUNDAI - INSUFFICIENT WIRING INSULATION. 2009 AZERA STALLED AND DIED GOING 45 MPH DURING LIGHT RAIN 12/9/19. TOW TRUCK DRIVER TESTED BATTERY AND FOUND LOW ALTERNATOR OUTPUT. REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND VALVE COVER GASKET WHERE OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO ALTERNATOR. ONCE…
Complaint 11292479 · Jan 1, 2020 · 123,000 miles

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