2007 Hyundai Azera seats problems

The 2007 Hyundai Azera has 30 seats complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Seats complaints

16%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Seats complaints by year

Azera seats complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

16V630000SeatsAugust 31, 2016 · 9,700 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.

Consequence

Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 150.

What owners report

“THE CARS LEAKING OIL INTO THE ALTERNATOR.THE OWNER BEFORE ME SAID THEY FIXED THE GASKET AND REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR TWICE.I BOUGHT IT 12/01/20 AND HAVENT DRIVEN IT DUE TO ITS COST TO FIX THE LEAK AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. IF HE GAVE UP ON HIGHWAY GUARANTEE OF AN ACCIDENT. BACK DRIVER SIDE DOOR…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · December 1, 2020

Common questions

How many seats complaints does the 2007 Hyundai Azera have?

NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Azera seats — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Azera seats?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the seats: 16V630000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.