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2010 Hyundai Azera problems
The 2010 Hyundai Azera has 3 active recall campaigns on file and only 8 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
The 2010 Hyundai Azera has 8 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Limited NHTSA data — only 8 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 3 active recalls on file.
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Should you avoid this 2010 Azera?
Not enough data for a verdict
Only 8 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2010 Azera· brakes
While returning from town and driving in my driveway, herd strange noise from under the hood and the ABS warning light came on. After parking in garage noticed that a brake fluid trail was left behind in the driveway. Checked the brake fluid reservoir and it was almost empty, so…
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai azera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, she crashed into a deer and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for repair.…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai azera. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the instrumental panel indicators illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to thompson Hyundai (1000 merritt boulevard,…
Walking past our vehicle I noticed that my left front tire had a separation between the side wall and thread I thought it was just road damage,but upon further investigation I see the same problem on two other tires(michelin energy mvx4+ p235/55 r17). On various web sites I see…
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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.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Common questions
Is the 2010 Hyundai Azera reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 8 owner complaints have been filed for the 2010 Hyundai Azera, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2010 Hyundai Azera?
Only 8 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2010 Hyundai Azera without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What should I check before buying a used 2010 Hyundai Azera?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2010 Hyundai Azera to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Is the 2010 Hyundai Azera a good used car to buy?
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 8 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2010 Hyundai Azera?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
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 2010 Hyundai Azera?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 8 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Hyundai/Azera.
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