The Lemon Index
20071st generation
Worse than average · most complaints: lights
Better years to buy
43 owner complaints, first 3 years 20 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2006 Honda Insight2006 Hyundai Tiburon2006 Nissan 350Z 154
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 3,200 and 23,000 miles (5,100–37,000 km) (the middle half of the 36 complaints, of all 43 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 18V026000 (brakes), 13V354000 (suspension) and 10V007000 (airbags) done? It has 6 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Hyundai sent dealers 64 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Oil leak at reduction brake piston cover”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Hyundai's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 43 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 22K miles (5K to 37K km) on the car (36 of all 43 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Air bag light goes on when two adults are in front seats. Red airbag light on driver's side and "airbag off" light on passenger side. After three attempts dealer cannot fix problem. Contacted Hyundai factory rep without results.
2006 Hyundai Azera owner · NHTSA complaint 10267156
More owner reports
Passenger air bag intermittently disengages while driving. With an average size adult sitting in the passenger seat, the airbag light (indicating that the air bag is disengaged) often turns off while traveling.
NHTSA complaint 10160883
Sensor fails for seatbelt/airbags resulting in ?????
NHTSA complaint 10222958
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 5.5M views · 2006–2011 Hyundai Azera
Most-watched topics
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2006 2007 2008 Hyundai Azera Key Not Working, Ignition Lock Cylinder Repair / ReplaceAllHandsMechanic · 51K views · 2 videos - Oil leaks & gaskets42K views
Oil Cooler Leak & Knock Sensor Location - 2007 Hyundai Azera 3.8JamesonDIY · 39K views · 2 videos - Oil changes & service28K views
Basic oil change on a 2007 Hyundai Azera 3.8L V6Project [HOONDAI] · 15K views · 2 videos
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- Starter, alternator & belts27K views
Azera 2011 - Problem with CVVT or chain tensioners?GARAGEM DO AZERA · 27K views - Intake, EGR & engine sensors16K views
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2006 Hyundai Azera V6 3.8 Power Steering Pump Replacement #cgfix #powersteering #hyundai #mobilemechCGFIX · 14K views
Before you buy, watch
Chronic Problems and Negative Points of the 2011 Hyundai Azera.Motoresdosul · 15K views
2010 Azera: Problems for the V6 - HydrolockDenis Injetcar · 5K views
Hyundai Azera G1 (2008-2011): Buying guide - versions, options and chronic problems.Entusiastas Virtuais · 540 viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2006 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 64 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Oil leak at reduction brake piston cover
- Check engine light p2135 dtc diagnosis -- some 2006-2007 vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 3.3l, or…
- Check engine light p2135 dtc diagnosis - vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 3.3l, or 3.8l engines
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 6
- Brakes · recall issued 2018
Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
- Suspension · recall issued 2013
Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion o.
- Airbags · recall issued 2010
HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008.
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- Airbags · recall issued 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008.
- Lights · recall issued 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued 2008
HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedRear control arm failure2013
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
Every Hyundai Azera year. 2006 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 4 Hyundai Azera years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2006 Hyundai Azera reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew about one and a half times the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 153; 100 is average, lower is better). The Hyundai Azera year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2007.
What are the most common 2006 Hyundai Azera problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (49%), airbags (26%) and engine (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have?
6 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Hyundai Azera get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2006 Hyundai Azera problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 3,200 and 23,000 miles (5,100–37,000 km) (the middle half of the 36 complaints, of all 43 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2006 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2006 Hyundai Azera cost in fuel a year?
About $3,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
What Hyundai Azera year is better than the 2006?
Nearby, the 2007 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (a bit more than the average car's complaints).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works