Worst 2012 Hyundai Azera Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
Hydraulic Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Hyundai Azera.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 38 | — | — | 59,744 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 7 | 2 | — | 54,413 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Hyundai Azera
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,654,678 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2012 Hyundai Azera — FAQ
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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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