KnownCarProblems2007 Hyundai Azera Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Hyundai Azera, most often about the air bags (33% of complaints, typically around 68,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Azera model year since 2000 and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2007 Hyundai Azera problems
Air bags
44 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The air bag light stays on contacted the dealer since a recall was issued before but was told recall has been closed this seems like a safety issue and the recall should not close, also the power seat switch on drivers side will not recline back seat adjusts forward and now is too far forward information redacted…
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the front driver and passenger side air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seat belt tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Seats
30 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the rear of the driver's seat would move forward independently, pushing the contact into the steering wheel. The contact had to play around with the seat adjustment switches in order to get the seat to recline. The vehicle was taken…
The air bag light stays on contacted the dealer since a recall was issued before but was told recall has been closed this seems like a safety issue and the recall should not close, also the power seat switch on drivers side will not recline back seat adjusts forward and now is too far forward information redacted…
Electrical
19 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, horn.
The air bag light stays on contacted the dealer since a recall was issued before but was told recall has been closed this seems like a safety issue and the recall should not close, also the power seat switch on drivers side will not recline back seat adjusts forward and now is too far forward information redacted…
Recall this Hyundai Azera 2007 was just burning from the engine after which the arlington police wake me at mit night after they had put off the fire.this happened outside my apartment 509 n cooper st apt arlington tx 76011.police report was fire just started itself from the engine. I took this car to Hyundai company…
Body and structure
19 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
On my 2007 Hyundai Azera, you can't see the dash lights in the middle of the dash when the sun is out. Only when the sun is out, I live in south florida so its all the time.
Cracks started develop cracks on the dashboard on the passenger side over the airbag. Called my local dealer, where I purchased my car, universal nissan and Hyundai they did not have an knowledge regarding cracks on the passenger side dashboard over the airbag. They suggested that I call Hyundai, I did. I got the same…
Seat belts
16 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Hyundai issued a recall notice for the occupant restraint system but did not have the replacement parts at the dealers. So my 2007 Azera was given a partial fix about 6 weeks ago and for the rest of the fix I am still waiting for the dealer to get the seat belt retractor in stock. Meanwhile the air bags are disabled!…
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. While driving various speeds, the seat belt and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the new wiring harness clip was loose and needed to be tightened. The vehicle was repaired; however, the…
Brakes
14 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the ESC and ABS warning lights illuminated. There the contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Brake pedal was harder to push down on. The service engine light indicator lit. Took it to the nearest Hyundai repair center but they refused to look into it as I did not have "an appointment" and was asked to make an appointment and come back. Took it to a nearby repair station (pepboys) who read the error as a…
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, sun/moon roof assembly.
2007 Hyundai Azera rear sun shade malfunction. Sunshade gets stuck while expanding / retracting, posing an unsafe situation by restricting driver's visibility through the rear window while backing the car up.
My 2007 Hyundai Azera has a crack on the dashboard. This concern was noticed around the 65,000 mile range. The crack appears to follow the line of the passenger side airbag and the car is typically parked in a garage, not subjected to elements, and has not endured any unusual stress to cause the crack. Additionally…
Speed control
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. When attempting to accelerate, the pedal stuck to the floor which disabled the vehicle. As a consequence, his risk for a vehicle crash increased. The vehicle is currently at the dealer in which a technician is in process of determining the cause of the failure and administering a…
I own a 2007 Azera limited with 14,000. Purchased aug 2007 first let me say I love this car ... However !!! This is scary: 2 mths ago I was on an interstate in nh and floored the accelerator "kicked-down) to pass... The car accelerated and would not stop accelerating until I shifted to neutral...then it went back to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Hyundai Azera recalls
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: 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.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 hyundai azera and 2006 hyundai sonata vehicles. Water may enter the anti-lock brake (ABS) module and result in an electrical short .
Seats: power adjust
Risk: Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: rear
Risk: 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.
Full defect summary
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. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Lights: switch
Risk: 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.
Full defect summary
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. Originally, in april 2013, hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 accent and tucson, model year 2007-2010 elantra, model year 2007-2011 santa fe, model year 2008-2009 veracruz, model year 2010-2011 genesis coupe, and model year 2011 sonata vehicles. In september 2013, hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to
Seat belts: front
Risk: The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
Fix: Hyundai will inspect and replace the right front seat belt and install a new seat belt tension sensor wiring harness clip, if necessary, and reroute the right front seat belt tension sensor wiring and secure the wiring with a new harness clip. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 8, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico 1-787-999-3333.
Full defect summary
Hyundai de puerto rico is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.
Seat belts: front
Risk: The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from september 27, 2005, through october 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on september 2, 2009. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.
Full defect summary
Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the "park" position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Lights: switch
Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Rear control arm failure
Summary
In a letter dated august 9, 2013, hyundai-kia america technical center, inc. (hyundai) notified NHTSA that hyundaiis conducting a safety recall (13v-354) involving approximately 239,000 vehicles involving model year (my) 2006 through 2010 hyundai sonata vehicles (approximately 215,000)produced beginning on march 1, 2005 through january 21, 2010 and model year (my) 2006 through 2011 hyundai azera vehicles (approximately 24,000) produced beginning on september 27, 2005 through november 22, 2010 that are registered in and operated or originally sold in the following 20 salt belt states and the district of columbia: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts,
Stop lamp switch failure
Summary
By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. The agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. The agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights t
Questions about the 2007 Hyundai Azera
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Azera?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (44 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles); seats (30 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); electrical (19 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Azera have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 9, 2018 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Hyundai Azera?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Azera model year since 2000, with 132 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.