The 2010 Hyundai Azera has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,164,692 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. 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.
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.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes
ENGINE
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
WHEELS
2
POWER TRAIN
1
STEERING
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“No acceleration suddenly, tried park but the gear wasn't moved d to p.”
“While returning from town and driving in my driveway, herd strange noise from under the hood and the abs warning light came on. After parking in garage noticed that a brake fluid trail was left behind in the driveway. Checked the brake fluid reservoir and it was almost empty, so added new brake…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai azera. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the instrumental panel indicators illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to thompson hyundai (1000 merritt boulevard, dundalk, md 21222,…”
“Walking past our vehicle I noticed that my left front tire had a separation between the side wall and thread I thought it was just road damage,but upon further investigation I see the same problem on two other tires(michelin energy mvx4+ p235/55 r17). On various web sites I see this is a common…”
“In my earlier complaint I inadvertently transposed the tire description which should be michelin energy mxv4+ and not michelin mvx4+ energy. Regarding sidewall/tread separation. Thank you. *tr”
“In my earlier complaint I inadvertently transposed the tire description which should be michelin energy mxv4+ and not michelin mvx4+ energy. Regarding sidewall/tread separation. Thank you. *tr”
“Car shifted erratically and shut down multiple times while at speeds up to 45 mph with loss of power assist for brakes and steering, the last time while rounding a curve and braking for a stop sign. When restarted, the indicator for the shift position was completely blank (reappeared on a second…”
“Car shifted erratically and shut down multiple times while at speeds up to 45 mph with loss of power assist for brakes and steering, the last time while rounding a curve and braking for a stop sign. When restarted, the indicator for the shift position was completely blank (reappeared on a second…”
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 2010 Hyundai Azera as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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