2006 Hyundai Azera Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Hyundai Azera.

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Complaints
280
Crashes
14
Fires
5
Injuries
11
Fatalities
1
Recalls
3

Worst 2006 Hyundai Azera Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#150 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:72,313 mi
Crash-related:5
#233 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:64,636 mi
Fires:2
#329 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:52,661 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Hyundai Azera.

Airbags
50
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
72,313
Electrical Faults
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
64,636
Headlight/Taillight Failures
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
52,661
Seat Belt Issues
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
71,767
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,315
Suspension Failures
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
137,784
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,053
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
102,212
Seat-Related Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,107
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
19,877
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
48,116
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
88,500
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 Hyundai Azera

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~452,436 vehicles.

18V026000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
~87,854 affected

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 .

13V354000Suspension:rear
~364,502 affected

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.

10V007000Seat Belts:front · Air Bags:frontal
~80 affected

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.

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2006 Hyundai Azera — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Hyundai Azera reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2006 Hyundai Azera has 280 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 50 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Hyundai Azera?
Top reported problems: Airbags (50 complaints, avg 72,313 mi); Electrical Faults (33 complaints, avg 64,636 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (29 complaints, avg 52,661 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Hyundai Azera?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,040 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Hyundai Azera?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Hyundai Azera include 14 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 452,436 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Hyundai Azera?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2006 Hyundai Azera shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Azera reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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