Hyundai Azera problems
0 safety recalls. 188 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
THE AIRBAGS ON THIS CAR DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER A NARROWLY AVOIDED HEAD ON COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN DRIVER SIDE IMPACT ON THE FRONT ENGINE SIDE PANEL AND DRIVER DOOR.THE SIDE CURTAINS NOR THE AIRBAGS IN THE DASH AND STEERING COLUMN DID NOT DEPLOY RESULTING IN BELK DID PASSENGERS…
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle rode over a slight bump in the roadway and the rear-end of the vehicle started swaying to the left and the right. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle to check…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,975.
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Common questions
Is the 2006 Hyundai Azera reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Hyundai Azera is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2006 Hyundai Azera?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 53 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Hyundai Azera has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Hyundai Azera?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 188 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.