2006 Hyundai Azera problems
Owners have filed 280 complaints about the 2006 Hyundai Azera with NHTSA. Air bags account for 21.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of exterior lighting at 16.8%.
Complaints280
Crashes14
Fires5
Injuries11
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Air bags 21.1% · 59
Exterior lighting 16.8% · 47
Electrical system 11.8% · 33
Seat belts 8.9% · 25
Suspension 7.1% · 20
Service brakes 3.9% · 11
Seats 3.9% · 11
Vehicle speed control 3.2% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire, 11 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Hyundai Azera in this data, 2006 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 16 in the last three years against 28 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 58,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Repeated ( four occasions ) warning on dashboard that the airbag system was not functioning properly. Dealer has been unable to solve problem. Driver's door repeatedly will not latch. Oil leaks repeatedly - three occasions - head gasket replaced twice complete electrical failure twice - alternator replaced transmission rough shifting and rough, delayed engagement into reverse on 12/30/08. Air bags · reported at 16,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the occupant restraining system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Air bags · reported at 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the front passenger's side seat belt would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. *Tr updated 06/17/13 Air bags · reported at 78,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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