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2016 Hyundai AzeraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Azera, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-619 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Hyundai Azera has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Steering
2Engine
2Electrical system
1Service brakes
1Visibility/wiper
1Structure
1Visibility
1Vehicle speed control
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 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.
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
2016 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
2016 Hyundai Azera safety ratings
2016 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: Optional
In owners' words
What Azera owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Air Bag light came on while driving. After getting it checked, the technician stated that the air bag module went out and was erased. A new module would need to be ordered and the old one replaced. repair was not done as the cost was expensive and I don't believe that I should pay for something…
Vehicle airbag light came on by itself while driving. Diagnosis shows that the Module needs to be replaced. Currently the vehicle does not have working airbags. it has been diagnosed by dealer but not manufacturer. Car is currently at the dealer service shop.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 HYUNDAI AZERA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, IT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A TRAIN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE…
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