KnownCarProblems2012 Hyundai Azera Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Azera, most often about the steering (51% of complaints, typically around 61,500 miles). It is 4th of 12 Azera model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2012 Hyundai Azera problems
Steering
38 complaints · 51%Half of these problems showed up before 61,500 miles.
Hyundai 2102 azara. Base model. Noted that the steering was starting to stick while making a turn or making small corrections while driving straight on highway/ roadway. Steering not smooth but erratic. Brought to dealer, nappleton Hyundai, and it was diagnosed as having an open circuit in the steering ecu unit.…
2012 Hyundai Azera, vehicle has 64,000 miles. Has developed a clicking/clunking sound in the steering column when turning the steering left, right, and when hitting bumps. The issue can be replicated sitting still or when driving via a prominent clicking/clunking sound. Steering has become sloppy and dangerous.…
Brakes
12 complaints · 16%With 5 weeks I had both front disc brake caliber units freeze up and require replacement because they failed to work. When in motion the vehicle felt like it was being retarded, the vehicle vibrated badly and I thought I had a flat tire. The vibration occurred at both low and highway speeds and occasionally affected…
Engine
11 complaints · 15%Knocking noise when starting up the car then suddenly losing power while driving. Then suddenly a engine knocking noise while driving. Then engine locking up.
When starting the car you hear a loud clattering noise. And it doesn't go away. I was told I needed a oil change, oil change was performed. The noise was still happening took it back to the dealer then was told I needed a timing tension belt. Wasted my money because the issue still wasn't fixed. And now when I start…
Air bags
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles.
My wife ran of the highway at about 50mph traveled a short distance in the ditch and struck the side of a driveway where it joined the road, flew over the driveway landing on the other side causing a compression fracture of 2 vertebrae and although the Azera was a total loss with the front suspension pushed back 8"…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Suspension
3 complaints · 4%The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Azera. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the front passenger side coil spring suddenly fractured and damaged the front passenger side tire. The vehicle was towed to hertrich Hyundai (120 s. Dupont hwy, new castle, de) where the coil spring was replaced. The cause of the failure was…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 4%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Hyundai Azera recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2024 through october 11, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 elantra, genesis coupe, sonata hybrid, 2012-2015 accent, azera, veloster, 2013-2015 elantra coupe, santa fe, 2014-2015 equus, 2010-2012 veracruz, 2010-2013 tucson, 2015 tucson fuel cell, and 2013 santa fe sport vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk: If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on august 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "campaign 111." owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 azera vehicles manufactured may 22, 2012, through november 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
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
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2012 Hyundai Azera
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Azera?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (38 complaints, typically around 61,500 miles); brakes (12 complaints); engine (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Azera have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Hyundai Azera?
- It is 4th of 12 Azera model years by number of complaints, with 74 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.