2015 Hyundai AzeraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Azera, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Hyundai Azera

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Hyundai Azera has problems

9 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
Vehicle speed control42
Steering30
Power train31
Engine20
Service brakes10
Fuel/propulsion system11
Electrical system10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2015 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.

25%repaired · 2026 Q2

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Park outside

Recall 23V-651 · Sep 22, 2023 · 1,649,478 vehicles · 411,914 repaired

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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

2015 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

2015 Hyundai Azera safety ratings

2015 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: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Hyundai Azera, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Azera owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

This is happened too many times even though in frequent and it is very unsafe when it happens on the open road as the steering will be completely unavailable most likely relative to the eps. No incident yet but that is only because I’m a good driver, but it sure is unsafe and scary and something…
Complaint 11629867 · Dec 10, 2024
I have made sure that the oil was changed on my 2015 Hyundai Azera. It has consistantly used oil. And now, I noticed a disturbing sound under the hood. Now, i have found metal shavings in my oil. This is a Theta engine. 6 cylinder. And according to the internet. Since 2011, Hyundai engines have…
Complaint 11531295 · Jul 10, 2023
My Vehicle has no warning signs lights that it has an problem/issue to warn. When driving to 30mpg the vehicle does a forceful jerk forward to a stop causing whiplash effect to driver and passengers. When vehicle comes to a near stop to traffic or light it creates the same effect. This is a…
Complaint 11516132 · Apr 8, 2023 · 104,930 miles

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