Should I buy a 2007 Hyundai Azera with documented brakes problems?

Depends on the price and the specific vehicle. Documented brakes issues should be priced into the purchase — if the seller is asking full retail, negotiate down by the expected repair cost. A pre-purchase inspection from an independent shop tells you whether THIS specific vehicle has already shown the symptoms or not.

2007 Hyundai Azera brakes problems

severe Owners of the 2007 Hyundai Azera have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the brakes, typically surfacing around 48,000 miles at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →

Failure mileage

Complaints

Recalls

Avg fix

$450

brakes complaints on the Hyundai Azera, by model year
Model year	brakes complaints
2006 Azera	4
2007 Azera (this page)	10
2008 Azera	8

1crash

When does it fail?

Of the 10 brakes complaints filed for the 2007 Hyundai Azera, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.

0-25k

0 (0%)

25-50k

1 (100%)

50-75k

0 (0%)

75-100k

0 (0%)

100-125k

0 (0%)

125-150k

0 (0%)

150k+

0 (0%)

Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.

What stands out

No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 16 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 18V026000 January 9, 2018

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles

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.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin 21-BR-002H Mar 2021

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Service Bulletin 20-BR-002H Nov 2020

This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

The failure pattern owners describe

The 2007 Azera brake complaints center on two main categories: electronic system failures and wear patterns.

Several owners report ABS module failures causing brake pedal drop and extended stopping distance (around 140k miles) or warning light clusters (Check Engine, ABS, ESC lights) appearing as early as 32k miles with the system unable to apply brakes normally. One owner's ABS/ESC system persistently engages on dry pavement during right turns at 28 mph despite a year of dealer and manufacturer troubleshooting efforts. Another experienced a brake light that stays on after releasing the pedal, disabling cruise control.

Brake wear complaints show rotors requiring machining at 11k miles, replacement by 12.5k miles, and more machining by 22k miles despite no pad replacement—abnormal wear for normal driving.

One owner reported an ergonomic flaw: the accelerator and brake pedals sit too close together, causing simultaneous pedal depression and unintended acceleration that resulted in a crash.

Finally, at least one owner received a recall notice (Campaign 18V026000) but multiple dealers couldn't obtain parts, and the manufacturer offered no alternative solution. Some owners attempted to link their symptoms to brake system recalls but were told their vehicles were not included in the campaigns.

Failure modes owners describe

ABS module failure causing brake loss

ABS module electronic failure resulting in extended stopping distance and brake pedal traveling to the floor. Two separate failures reported on same vehicle at independent and dealer shops.

When: 140,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: brake pedal travels to floorboard; extended braking distance

Repairs/costs cited: ABS module replacement required; not completed

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 18V026000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) referenced by owner; VIN not included in recall

ABS and ESC warning lights with failed ABS system

Check Engine, Anti-Lock Brake, and ESC warning lamps illuminate simultaneously. Dealer confirmed ABS system needed replacement but could not diagnose the Check Engine code.

When: 32,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: Check Engine light; Anti-Lock Brake warning light; ESC warning light

Repairs/costs cited: ABS system replacement needed; vehicle not repaired

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer declined assistance; vehicle not included in NHTSA Campaign 09V122000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic)

ESC/ABS unintended engagement on dry pavement

ABS/ESC system engaging and attempting to apply brakes to rear wheel on right-hand curves at 28 mph on warm, dry pavement with no skid condition present. Ongoing for one year; dealer and Hyundai engineers unable to resolve.

When: Occurred after dashboard cover replacement; ongoing for approximately one year

Symptoms owners cite: ESC/ABS system engages inappropriately; brake application to one rear wheel; occurs on right-hand curves at 28 mph

Repairs/costs cited: Unresolved despite dealer and manufacturer engineering attempts

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer and Hyundai corporate engineers attempted troubleshooting without success

Brake rotor premature wear and hot spots

Rotors machined at 11k miles, replaced at 12.5k miles, then developed hot spots causing severe shaking by 22k miles. Dealer machined rotors again without replacing pads. Vehicle has accumulated three rotor machining operations and two rotor replacements within 23k miles.

When: 11,000–23,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: vehicle shakes due to hot spots on rotors; premature rotor wear

Repairs/costs cited: Rotors machined twice (11k and 22k miles), replaced once (12.5k miles); pads never replaced

Recall parts unavailability

Owner received recall notice for NHTSA Campaign 18V026000 in March 2018. Two dealers (Team Hyundai Mall of Georgia and Rick Case Hyundai) stated parts were unavailable. Manufacturer could not assist. No failure experienced but repair could not be completed.

When: As of March 2018

Repairs/costs cited: Parts unavailable from dealers and manufacturer

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 18V026000 (Service Brakes); parts unavailable; manufacturer unable to assist

Intermittent soft brake pedal with ABS warning

Intermittent softness when depressing brake pedal accompanied by illuminated ABS warning light. Owner linked to Campaign 18V026000 but vehicle not verified in recall.

When: 200,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: intermittent brake pedal softness; ABS warning light illuminated

Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not repaired

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 18V026000 referenced; vehicle not included in recall

ESC and ABS warning lights without drivability failure

ESC and ABS warning lights illuminate. Owner referenced Campaign 09V122000 but was told vehicle not included in recall.

When: 51,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: ESC warning light; ABS warning light

Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer advised vehicle not included in NHTSA Campaign 09V122000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic)

Engine revving during braking

Engine intermittently revs to high speed when brake pedal is applied, particularly during downshifting. Multiple dealer visits failed to resolve.

When: Not specified

Symptoms owners cite: engine revs to high speed when braking; occurs during downshifting as brake pressure applied

Repairs/costs cited: Multiple dealer service attempts; issue unresolved

Brake light remains illuminated after pedal release

Brake light stays on after brake pedal is released. Causes cruise control to malfunction.

When: Not specified

Symptoms owners cite: brake light remains illuminated; cruise control disabled

Accelerator and brake pedal spacing too close

Distance between accelerator and brake pedal is insufficient, causing driver to apply pressure to both pedals simultaneously, resulting in unintended acceleration. Resulted in crash into another vehicle.

When: 2,000 miles initially reported; crash occurred by 11,000 miles

Symptoms owners cite: driver simultaneously depresses both pedals; unintended acceleration; inability to depress brake without risking accelerator contact

Repairs/costs cited: Crash into another vehicle; dealer response awaited

Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.

What owners are reporting 1 most recent

brakes · 25,000 mi · filed 12/29/2009

2007 Hyundai azera (6 cyld). Engine intermittently revs to high speed when braking. Several trips to the dealer have failed to resolve the issue. This occurs as the car is downshifting (usually as pressure is applied to the brake). *tr

Had brakes trouble with your 2007 Hyundai Azera? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 Hyundai Azera?

It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.

At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?

Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 25,000 and 140,000 miles, with the median around 48,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 25,000; a quarter make it past 140,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to brakes?

Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Hyundai/Azera. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.