The Lemon Index
201520172nd generation
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 4,942 in the U.S. in 2016 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 1 complaint in its first 3 years.
Better years to buy
1 owner complaint, first 3 years 22–23 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 21V619000 (latches/locks/linkages) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Hyundai sent dealers 75 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of park”?
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 1 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 →
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 9.5M views · 2012–2017 Hyundai Azera
Most-watched topics
- Intake, EGR & engine sensors30K views
2014 Hyundai Azera Limited 3.3 Oil Pressure Switch ReplacementMr. Law Jones · 17K views · 3 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical22K views
Hyundai Azera Key Fob Battery Replacement (2015 - 2017)FobBattery · 16K views · 2 videos - Spark plugs & ignition coils21K views
2014 Hyundai Azera Limited 3.3 GDI V6 Spark Plug ReplacementMr. Law Jones · 21K views - No-start: theft light, key & ignition12K views
Diagnosing A No Start on a 2014 HYUNDAI AZERA...Wont Crank...Clicks...Solved...Peter L · 6K views · 3 videos
Show 3 more
- Brakes & ABS11K views
Hyundai Recall for 2005 to 2013 Azera, Grandeur, Sonata for abs faultArvind Deo · 11K views - Windows, doors & mirrors9K views
How To Replace A Hyundai Azera Window Regulator (2012-2017 Models) - Driver's Side FrontPower Up Auto · 9K views - Timing chain & engine4K views
2012-2017 Hyundai Azera Radiator Replacement GuideD/I/Y Diagnostics N Repair · 3K views · 2 videos
Before you buy, watch
2015 Hyundai Azera V6 Review - Used CarsCarro Chefe · 1.9M views
2013 HYUNDAI AZERA V6 REVIEW - BE VERY CAREFUL BEFORE BUYING ONE! THE DREAM CAN TURN INTO A NIGHT...Carro Chefe · 423K views
2015 Hyundai Azera Limited Start Up, Road Test, and In Depth ReviewSaabkyle04 · 415K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2016 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 75 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of park
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2021
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
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
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,600–$2,750 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl.
Every Hyundai Azera year. 2016 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 2016 Hyundai Azera reliable?
We can't score it: only 4,942 were sold in the U.S. in 2016 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2016 Hyundai Azera problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (100%), speed control (100%) and airbags (100%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Azera have?
1 safety recall (latest: latches/locks/linkages). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Hyundai Azera get?
22 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2016 Hyundai Azera have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2016 Hyundai Azera cost in fuel a year?
About $2,600 to $2,750 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Hyundai Azera have?
3.3L 6-cyl.
What Hyundai Azera year is better than the 2016?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2007 drew the fewest (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