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All cars · Hyundai Azera · 2016

2016 Hyundai Azera. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints1NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes100%
Speed control100%
Airbags100%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
110001

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 21V619000 Aug 2021 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Trunk Lid / Latch

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

Manufacturer communications 75

Hyundai filed 75 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of park

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.3L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD19 / 28 / 22Regular$2,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2012–2017 Hyundai Azera, 9.5M views.

TopicVideosViews
Intake, EGR & engine sensors330K
Infotainment, battery & electrical222K
Spark plugs & ignition coils121K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition312K
Brakes & ABS111K
Windows, doors & mirrors19K
Timing chain & engine24K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2013–18–Body structure
2014–12–Electrical
2015–2–Speed control
2016–1–Brakes
2017–7–Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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