2016 Hyundai Azera Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Azera.

20152017
Complaints
17
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2016 Hyundai Azera Problems

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

#13 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

Steering Defects

#32 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Hyundai Azera.

Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2016 Hyundai Azera

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~348,158 vehicles.

21V619000Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch
~348,158 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

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2016 Hyundai Azera — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Hyundai Azera reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Hyundai Azera has 17 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Azera?
Top reported problems: Airbags (3 complaints); Steering Defects (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2016 Hyundai Azera?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Azera include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 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 2016 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 348,158 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 2016 Hyundai Azera?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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