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.
2011 Hyundai AzeraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Azera, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 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 June 4, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Hyundai Azera has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Power train
6Engine
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
3Service brakes
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 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
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.
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
2011 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
2011 Hyundai Azera safety ratings
2011 Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Hyundai Azera, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Control Arm FailureLed to recall 13V-354
In owners' words
What Azera owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2011 AZERA LIMITED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.*JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S STARTER FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR WOULD…
ON 03/02/16 - I WAS DRIVING ON GEORGE 400 EXPRESSWAY AND I SLOWED DOWN TO TAKE AN EXIT AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER; THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON. I HAD TO ROLL TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN MY FLASHERS ON. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND…
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