Hyundai Azera years to avoid
The Hyundai Azera years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2013, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2005 is the cleanest year on record.
992
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
2005–2017
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Azera years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 280 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 188 | |
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 149 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 101 | |
| 2012 | High complaints + open investigation | 82 | |
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 60 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 17 |
Every Azera year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 17 | 1 | |
| 2014avoid | 60 | 1 | |
| 2013avoid | 149 | 2 | |
| 2012avoid | 82 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 35 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 36 | 5 | |
| 2008avoid | 101 | 7 | |
| 2007avoid | 188 | 9 | |
| 2006avoid | 280 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Azera years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Azera years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2013, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2005.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Azera?
By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Azera years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Azera have?
Across all model years, the Azera has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 992 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.