repaired · 2026 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
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2012 Hyundai AzeraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Azera, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 27, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Hyundai Azera has problems
74 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
38Steering
10Engine
8Service brakes, hydraulic
7Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes
3Suspension
2Seats
2Power train
1Structure
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 38 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2012 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.
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than…
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 steering problems start?
61kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 30 steering complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles28under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2012 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Hyundai Azera safety ratings
2012 Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Hyundai Azera, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Azera owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MDPS coupler failure similar to failure included in warranty extensions for Sonatas/Elantras. Since Azera is not part of the recall, I ended up paying for the repairs. Contacted HyundaiUSA and lodged a complaint (case number - 20194065). I was told that reimbursement will not be given. Hence…
The steering on this vehicle started to have some play in it, including some intense vibrating as I drove down the road. My analysis is that the coupler within the steering motor is made of a flimsy material that breaks down relatively easily. This issue has obviously become clear to Hyundai, as…
The steering malfunctioned. When we tried to turn the wheel the it would slip and the car would not respond or suddenly would. It was very scary because the car could not be steered properly. We took it to the dealer who said the Steering Coupler had failed and needed to be replaced. This component…
Own a 2012 Azera?
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