2007 Hyundai Azera Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Hyundai Azera.

20062008
Complaints
188
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2007 Hyundai Azera Problems

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

#140 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:76,321 mi
Crash-related:1
#230 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

Avg mileage:79,251 mi
#317 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:76,428 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Hyundai Azera.

Airbags
40
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
76,321
Seat-Related Issues
30
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,251
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,428
Seat Belt Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,845
Structural Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,554
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
105,708
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
67,500
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
81,145
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,039
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Hyundai Azera

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,174,472 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 .

16V630000Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust
~9,700 affected

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.

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.

13V113000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
~1,712,336 affected

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 not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

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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2007 Hyundai Azera — FAQ

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

Is the 2007 Hyundai Azera reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2007 Hyundai Azera has 188 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 40 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Azera?
Top reported problems: Airbags (40 complaints, avg 76,321 mi); Seat-Related Issues (30 complaints, avg 79,251 mi); Electrical Faults (17 complaints, avg 76,428 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 2007 Hyundai Azera?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 74,425 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Hyundai Azera?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Hyundai Azera include 8 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 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 2007 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,174,472 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 2007 Hyundai Azera?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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