NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Hyundai Azera Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Hyundai Azera has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 74 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Hyundai Azera. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 Hyundai Azera owner complaints
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Azera, describing incidents dated January 28, 2012 to August 19, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Steering 38 complaints
- Service Brakes 12 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
Of the 74 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 74 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11632593 · Filed
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The low oil warning was illuminated. The contact had to leave…
ODI #11616097 · Filed
Recall for my 2012 hyundai azera number 251 Anti-Brake System (ABS) module that could leak and cause an electrical short that could result in a fire. They want to change a fuse from 40 to 30 amp so when the problem occurs fuse will blow. They should fix the problem replace ABS module. What happens…
ODI #11614557 · Filed
In 2023, Hyundai approved to pay for repairs of vehicles that suffer premature engine failures due to issues such as low oil, metal debris and/or fire in the engine. These issues were predominately found in the GDI engines in Kia and Hyundai vehicles. This suit failed to take into account the…
Owner-reported
2012 Hyundai Azera mileage at failure
43 of the 74 complaints on file for the 2012 Hyundai Azera give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.
| Component | Median | Middle half | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Median 60,000 miles | Middle half 45,000–75,000 miles | Based on 30 complaints |
A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.
Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.
These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.
Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2012 Hyundai Azera in 1 investigation. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Audit Query AQ23-002: Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
Open since November 17, 2023
ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
NHTSA #23V651000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice
Reported September 22, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America
Potentially affected: 1,649,478 vehicles
Repair completion: 31.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Hyundai campaign 251 · Owners notified April 10, 2024
Recall group: Hyundai and Kia ABS module fires
Defect description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Safety consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Occupant Detection System may Improperly Classify
NHTSA #13V264000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive · NHTSA notice
Reported June 25, 2013 · Hyundai Motor Company
Potentially affected: 5,200 vehicles
Hyundai campaign Campaign 111 · Owners notified September 13, 2013 · Vehicles built May 22, 2012 – November 23, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
Safety consequence
If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Hyundai Azera model years
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