The 2008 Hyundai Azera has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,239,657 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18V0260002018-01-0987,854 affected
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
Consequence
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.
SEATS16V6300002016-08-319,700 affected
Defect
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.
Consequence
Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 150.
SUSPENSION13V3540002013-08-12364,502 affected
Defect
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,…
Consequence
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. …
Consequence
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional…
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
SEAT BELTS10V0070002010-01-0880 affected
Defect
HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING…
Consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Remedy
HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS CLIP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN…
AIR BAGS09V4970002009-12-2865,185 affected
Defect
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE…
Consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Remedy
HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Complaints by component
SEATS
24
2crashes
AIR BAGS
16
3crashes3injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14
3fires
SERVICE BRAKES
14
1crashes2fires2injuries
ENGINE
6
2fires
SEAT BELTS
5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
2crashes4injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
Total complaints101
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2008 hyundai azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to nhtsa campaign number: 18v026000 (service brakes,…”
“The contact owns a 2008 hyundai azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to nhtsa campaign number: 18v026000 (service brakes,…”
“2008 hyundai azera. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs made related to safety recall 14v-415.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai azera. The contact stated that while driving a thumping a scraping noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to cape & islands mitsubishi located at 527 station ave, south yarmouth ma, 02664, who diagnosed that the sub frame…”
“The air bags are not connected to seat belts.air bags stays on. #2 brake pedal is on the spongy side. Hyundai dealer couldn't find the problem.the mechanic told me fluid was leaking everywhere.I told him there are no leaks in the braking system cause I checked the master system myself ialso had…”
“The air bags are not connected to seat belts.air bags stays on. #2 brake pedal is on the spongy side. Hyundai dealer couldn't find the problem.the mechanic told me fluid was leaking everywhere.I told him there are no leaks in the braking system cause I checked the master system myself ialso had…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai azera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, flames were present coming from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping at the local gas station, a citizen used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames coming from the engine compartment.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai azera. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the seat belt tension sensor wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to bob stallings hyundai…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE13007 Opened 2013-03-25 · closed 2013-08-20
Rear Control Arm Failure
In a letter dated August 9, 2013, Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that Hyundaiis conducting a safety recall (13V-354) involving approximately 239,000 vehicles involving model year (MY) 2006 through 2010 Hyundai Sonata vehicles (approximately 215,000)produced beginning on March 1,…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Hyundai Azera as of
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